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MANUAL 


CONTAINING  THE 


RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

OF  THE 

Police  Department 

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OF  THE 

CITY  OF  NEW  YORK. 


BOARD  OR  POLICE 


THEODORE  ROOSEVELT  (President) Commissioner. 

AVERY  D.  ANDREWS  (Treasurer) Commissioner. 

FREDERICK  D.  GRANT Commissioner. 

ANDREW  D.  PARKER Commissioner, 


OFFICERS  OF  DEPARTMENT  AND  FORCE. 

WILLIAM  H.  KIPP  Chief  Clerk. 

WILLIAM  DELAMATER First  Deputy  Clerk. 

THEOPHILUS  RODENBOUGH Chief  Bureau  of  Elections. 

PETER  CONLIN Chief  of  Police. 

MOSES  W.  CORTRIGHT Deputy  Chief. 


COMMITTEE  ON  REVISION  OF  RULES. 

MOSES  W.  CORTRIGHT Chairman. 

WILLIAM  DELAMATER Secretary. 

JOHN  J.  HARLEY Captain. 

HENRY  HILDENBRAND .....  Sergeant. 


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Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New  York,  ) 
No.  300  Mulberry  Street,  [ 

New  York,  November  16,  1896.  ) 

At  a meeting  of  the  Board  of  Police,  held  this  day,  it  was 

Resolved , That  the  rules  and  regulations  contained  in 
the  book  entitled  the  “ Manual  Containing  the  Rules  and 
Regulations  of  the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of  New 
York,”  printed  in  New  Yoik  by  The  Martin  B.  Brown 
Company,  1896,  be  and  are  hereby  adopted  as  rules  and 
regulations  for  the  government,  discipline  and  admin- 
istration of  the  Police  Department  and  Police  force  of  the 
City  of  New  York  and  the  members  thereof. 

WM.  H.  KIPP, 

Chief  Clerk. 


RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 

OF  THE 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 


DEPARTMENT  AND  BOARD  OF  POLICE. 

RULE  1. 

The  “Police  Department”  of  the  City  of  New  York  consists 
of  a “Board  of  Police”  composed  of  four  “Commissioners” 
(appointed  by  the  Mayor),  and  the  “Police  Force”  and  officers 
appointed  by  said  Board. 

RULE  2. 

The  Board  of  Police  is  the  head  of  the  Police  Department; 
governs  and  controls  the  Department,  its  business  and  affairs; 
is  invested  with  and  exercises  all  the  power  conferred  by  law 
upon  the  Police  Department,  except  as  otherwise  expressly  con- 
ferred. 

RULE  3. 

The  territorial  jurisdiction  and  authority  of  the  Board  of  Po- 
lice, and  the  Police  Force  under  their  direction,  are  co-exten- 
sive  with  the  territorial  limits  of  the  City  of  New  York. 

RULE  4. 

Meetings  of  the  Board  of  Police  shall  be  held  as  often  as  the 
President  or  any  three  of  the  Commissioners  may  direct. 

RULE  5. 

Section  250,  chapter  410,  Laws  of  1882,  as  amended  by  section 
1,  chapter  180,  Laws  of  1884,  provides  as  follows: 

“The  Board  of  Police  is  authorized  and  empowered  to  make, 
adopt  and  enforce  rules,  orders  and  regulations  for  the  gov- 
ernment, discipline,  administration  and  disposition  of  the  Po- 
lice Department  and  Police  Force  and  the  members  thereof. 
The  Board  shall  have  power,  and  it  is  authorized  to  adopt 


RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


rules  and  regulations  for  the  examination,  hearing,  investiga- 
tion and  determination  of  charges  made  or  preferred  against 
any  member  or  members  of  the  said  Police  Force,  but  no  member 
or  members  of  the  Police  Force  * * * shall  be  fined,  rep- 
rimanded, removed,  suspended  or  dismissed  from  the  Police 
Force  until  written  charges  shall  have  been  made  or  preferred 
against  him  or  them,  nor  until  such  charges  have  been  exam- 
ined, heard  and  investigated  before  one  or  more  Commission- 
ers, upon  such  reasonable  notice  to  the  member  or  members 
charged,  and  in  such  manner  of  procedure,  practice,  examina- 
tion and  investigation  as  the  said  Board  of  Police  may  by  rules 
and  regulations,  from  time  to  time,  prescribe;  provided,  how- 
ever, that  any  member  of  the  Police  Force  who  is  now  or  who 
may  hereafter  become  insane  or  of  unsound  mind  so  as  to  be 
unable  or  unfit  to  perform  full  police  service  or  duty  may  be 
removed  and  dismissed  from  the  Police  Force  by  resolution  of 
the  Board  of  Police.” 

RULE  6. 

For  the  purpose  of  Police  Government,  the  territory  of  the 
City  of  New  York  is  divided  into— 

Inspection  Districts, 

Surgeons’  Districts,  and 
Precincts, 

—subject  to  alteration,  from  time  to  time,  by  the  proper 
authority. 

Precincts  are  divided  into  patrol-beats  or  posts,  by  the  Cap- 
tains, with  the  approval  of  the  Chief  of  Police  and  Inspector  of 
the  District,  subject  to  alteration,  from  time  to  time,  by  like 
authority. 


CHIEF  CLERK  AND  CLERKS. 

RULE  11. 

The  office  of  the  Chief  Clerk  shall  be  open  every  day,  except 
Sundays,  holidays  and  half-holidays,  from  nine  o’clock  A.  M. 
until  four  o’clock  p.  m.  Any  Clerk  absent  from  his  duties  dur- 
ing office  hours,  without  permission  of  the  Chief  Clerk  or 
Deputy  in  charge,  or  the  permission  of  one  of  the  Commission- 
ers, in  the  absence  of  the  Chief  Clerk  or  First  Deputy,  may  be 
dismissed  from  the  Department. 

RULE  12. 

The  Deputy  Clerks  shall  be  subject  to  the  orders  and  super- 
vision of  the  Chief  Clerk,  and  shall  perform  such  clerical  du- 


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ties  as  he  may  assign  them.  The  First  Deputy  Clerk  shall 
perform  the  duties,  and  exercise  such  of  the  powers  of  the 
Chief  Clerk,  as  may  be  required  of  him.  The  Chief  Clerk,  in 
his  discretion,  may  grant  leaves  of  absence  not  exceeding  three 
days  to  the  clerks  in  his  department. 

The  Second  Deputy  Clerk  shall  perform  the  like  duties  in  the 
absence  of  the  Chief  and  First  Deputy  Clerk. 

RULE  13. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  have  charge  of,  and  issue  the  shields, 
manuals  and  fire  keys  to  the  members  of  the  Force,  keeping  a 
record  of  the  same. 

RULE  14. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  report,  in  writing,  to  the  Chief  of  Po- 
lice all  resolutions  or  other  official  action  of  the  Board  of  Po- 
lice affecting  the  disposition  or  government  of  the  Force,  all 
appointments  to,  and  dismissals  from  office;  and  to  all  other 
officers  or  departments,  such  matters  as  shall  concern  them 
respectively. 

RULE  15. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  cause  to  be  kept  in  the  Central  De- 
partment the  books  and  records  required  by  law  and  the  neces- 
sary business  of  the  Department,  including  the  following: 

“Alphabetical  Force  Book.” 

“Precinct  Force  Book.” 

“Numerical  Shield  Book.” 

“Record  of  Arrests.” 

“Record  of  Complaints.” 

“Record  of  Judgments.” 

“Trial  Record.” 

“Time  Book.” 

“Oath  Book.” 

“Record  of  Lost  Children.” 

“Record  of  Violation  Corporation  Ordinances.” 

“Minute  Books.” 

All  the  records  of  the  Police  Department,  kept  in  the  office 
of  the  Chief  Clerk,  shall  be  secured  by  the  clerks  having  charge 
of  the  same  respectively,  so  that  they  may  not  be  examined  by 
unauthorized  persons.  All  information  desired  by  the  public  shall 
be  given  by  the  general  or  special  order  of  the  Chief  Clerk, 
as  its  importance  shall  require,  and  then  only  by  the  clerk 
having  charge  of  the  book  or  record  from  which  the  informa- 
tion is  to  be  obtained. 


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The  Chief  Clerk  is  authorized  and  directed  to  see  that  the 
books  and  records  shall  be  accessible  only  to  the  Commission- 
ers, to  himself,  First  Deputy,  and  the  clerk  having  special 
charge  thereof  respectively. 

RULE  16. 

All  suits  and  proceedings  instituted  against  members  of  the 
Force,  as  such,  shall,  in  the  discretion  of  the  Chief  Clerk,  or 
when  directed  by  the  Board,  be  referred  by  him  to  the  Counsel 
to  the  Corporation  for  defense,  if  there  be  ground  for  defense. 

RULE  17. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  furnish  to  the  Keeper  of  the  Cloth- 
room  the  names  of  all  persons  appointed  and  qualified  as  Pa- 
trolmen and  Doormen,  and  the  names  of  all  others  entitled  to 
be  furnished  from  the  “Department  of  Clothing  and  Equip- 
ment” with  cloth,  hats,  buttons,  wreaths  and  numbers. 

RULE  18. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  report  to  the  Corporation  Attorney  of 
the  City  of  New  York  all  violations  of  Corporation  ordinances, 
and  shall  keep  a record  of  the  dates  of  such  reports,  and  the 
nature  and  places  of  occurrence  of  such  violations. 


CHIEF  OF  POLICE  AND  DEPUTY  CHIEF  OF 
POLICE. 

RULE  21. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  be  the  Executive  Officer  of  the 
Force,  and  shall  be  chargeable  with  and  responsible  for  the 
execution  of  all  laws  and  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  De- 
partment. He  shall  assign  to  duty  the  members  of  the  uni- 
formed Force,  and  shall  have  power  to  change  such  assign- 
ments, from  time  to  time,  whenever,  in  his  judgment,  the  exi- 
gencies of  the  Service  may  require  such  change.  He  shall 
have  power  to  suspend  without  pay,  pending  the  trial  of 
charges,  any  member  of  the  uniformed  Force;  provided,  how- 
ever, that  no  such  suspension  shall  be  continued  for  a period  of 
more  than  ten  days  without  affirmative  action  to  that  effect  by 
the  Board  of  Police.  He  may  grant  leaves  of  absence  to  mem- 
bers of  the  Force  for  a period  not  exceeding  five  days.  He  shall 
report  to  the  Board  of  Police  all  changes  or  assignments  of 
officers  and  all  leaves  of  absence  granted. 


OF  THE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 


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RULE  22. 

All  orders  to  the  Chief  of  Police  shall  emanate  from  and  be 
issued  to  him  only  by  the  Board  of  Police,  and  all  orders  to  the 
Police  Force  shall  be  issued  by  the  Chief  of  Police  to  the  In- 
spectors or  Captains  of  Police  and  by  him  or  them  communi- 
cated to  the  Force. 

RULE  23. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  of  Police  to  enforce  in  the 
City  of  New  York  all  the  Laws  of  the  State,  and  ordinances  of 
the  City  of  New  York,  and  ordinances  of  the  Board  of  Health 
and  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Police;  to  abate 
all  gaming-houses,  rooms  and  premises;  and  places  kept  or 
used  for  lewd  or  obscene  purposes  and  amusements;  and  places 
kept  or  used  for  the  sale  of  lottery  tickets  or  policies,  or  for 
any  unlawful  purpose  whatsoever. 

RULE  24. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  have  power  to  promulgate  orders  to 
the  officers  and  members  of  the  Police  Force  not  inconsistent 
with  law,  or  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board.  Such  or- 
ders shall  be  written  or  printed;  and  all  members  of  the 
Force  shall  observe  and  obey  them.  Such  orders  shall  be  re- 
corded in  a book,  to  be  kept  by  him,  and  copies  of  all  General 
Orders  immediately  furnished  to  the  Chief  Clerk,  for  the  in- 
formation of  the  Board,  and  a copy  to  each  of  the  Commission- 
ers of  Police,  before  it  is  issued  to  the  officers  and  members  of 
the  Force;  each  copy  to  be  delivered  to  each  Commissioner  if 
present  at  the  Central  Department,  to  be  enclosed  in  an  en- 
velope directed  to  such  Commissioner,  and  left  in  the  room  of 
the  Commissioners,  in  the  Central  Department. 

RULE  25. 

The  Chief  of  Police,  each  Inspector  and  Captain  of  Police 
within  the  limits  of  his  District  or  Precinct,  shall  possess  gen- 
eral Police  supervision  over  all  licensed  or  unlicensed  pawn- 
brokers, venders,  junk-shops,  cartmen,  hackmen,  expressmen, 
dealers  in  second-hand  articles,  intelligence-office  keepers  and 
auctioneers  within  the  city,  and  all  other  public  licensees. 

RULE  26. 

The  Chief  of  Police,  when  necessary,  shall  repair  in  person 
to  all  serious  or  extensive  fires  in  the  City  of  New  York;  to  all 


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riots  or  tumultuous  assemblages  within  said  city,  and  take 
command  of  the  Police  Force  present. 

Inspectors  shall  in  their  several  Districts  perform  like  service. 

RULE  27. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  keep  at  his  office  books  of  record 
such  as  are  required  in  the  business  of  his  office,  including: 

A robbery  book. 

A record  of  orders  issued  from  his  office. 

A record  of  current  and  incidental  expenses  of  his  own  office. 

A record  of  suspicious  places  and  the  names  of  the  keepers 
thereof  in  the  City  of  New  York. 

A record  of  houses  of  prostitution,  assignation  houses,  gam- 
bling houses,  and  disorderly  or  disreputable  houses  of  every 
kind  in  the  City  of  New  York,  with  the  names  of  the  owners 
and  keepers  thereof. 

RULE  28. 

The  Chief  of  Police  may  be  absent  from  the  City  on 
business  connected  with  the  Department  for  periods  not  ex- 
ceeding 24  hours  at  any  one  time,  on  the  consent  and  approval 
of  one  or  more  of  the  Commissioners  of  Police.  All  such  ab- 
sences shall  be  reported  by  him  to  the  Board  of  Police. 

The  Chief  of  Police  is  authorized  to  detail,  for  a pe- 
riod not  exceeding  five  days,  any  member  of  the  Police  Force 
to  the  performance  of  any  proper  Police  duty  or  business  (and 
for  such  purposes  may  order  and  allow  such  member  to  leave 
the  city),  whenever  the  exigencies  of  the  service  require  the 
same.  In  all  cases  he  shall  report  to  the  Board  his  action,  in 
writing. 

He  shall  also  report,  in  like  manner,  all  transfers  of  mem- 
bers of  the  Force  and  assignments  to  duty  made  by  him. 

RULE  29. 

The  Chief  of  Police,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by  the  Board 
of  Police,  may  assign  one  Inspector,  in  rotation,  to  attend  to 
the  night  duty  pertaining  to  the  Central  Department,  and  in 
like  manner  one  on  Sunday. 

If  an  Inspector  should  be  required  to  perform  other  duties  at 
the  time  of  such  assignment,  or  in  case  of  an  emergency,  the 
Chief  of  Police  may  direct  a Captain  of  Police  to  perform  such 
duty. 

RULE  30. 

In  the  absence  or  disability  of  the  Chief  of  Police,  the  Deputy 
Chief  of  Police  shall  discharge  all  the  duties  of  the  office  of 
Chief  of  Police. 


OF  THE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 


/ INSPECTORS. 

• RULE  35. 

The  territory  of  the  City  of  New  York  is  divided  into  six  In- 
spection Districts,  which  are  respectively  named  the  First, 
Second,  Third,  Fourth,  Fifth  and  Sixth  Inspection  Districts. 

First  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  1,  4,  7,  11,  12,  13 
and  14,  and  the  Third  Court  Squad. 

Second  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9, 
10,  15  and  36,  1st  and  2d  District  Court  Squads,  Steam-boiler 
Squad,  Health  Squad,  House  of  Detention  Squad  and  Central 
Office  Squad. 

Third  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  18,  21,  23,  23d 
Sub.,  25,  27,  and  Fourth  Court  Squad. 

Fourth  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  16,  19,  20,  22, 
24  and  26. 

Fifth  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  28,  29,  30,  31 
and  32,  and  Fifth  Court  Squad. 

Sixth  District  to  consist  of  Precincts  Nos.  33,  34,  35  and 
38,  and  Sixth  Court  Squad. 

An  Inspector  of  Police  shall  be  assigned  to  each  District, 
who  shall  have  an  office  within  the  limits  of  his  District,  or 
at  such  place  as  the  Board  of  Police  may  determine. 

RULE  36. 

Each  Inspector  shall  be  responsible  for  the  preservation  of 
the  peace  and  protection  of  life  and  limb  in  his  District,  and 
for  the  discipline  of  the  Force  therein. 

He  shall,  quarterly  and  as  often  as  may  be  necessary,  inspect 
thoroughly  each  Station-house  in  his  District,  and  make  or 
cause  to  be  made  such  inspections  of  the  members  of  the  Force 
in  his  District,  while  on  duty,  as  may  be  necessary  to  satisfy 
himself  that  the  duties  are  properly  performed. 

They  shall  submit  quarterly  reports  thereupon,  with  such 
suggestions  as  they  shall  deem  proper.  He  shall  see  that  the 
Station-house  Books  are  kept  in  conformity  to  the  Rules,  and 
that  the  officers  and  men  are  faithful  in  the  discharge  of  their 
duties. 

He  shall  receive  the  reports  of  the  Captains  and  other  offi- 
cers in  command  of  the  members  of  the  Force  in  his  District 
at  nine  a.  m.  daily,  and  report  in  person  at  such  times  as  the 
Chief  of  Police  may  direct. 


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RULE  37. 

Inspectors  shall  see  that,  within  their  District,  the  Laws  of 
the  State  and  the  ordinances  of  the  Corporation  of  which  the 
Police  Department  has  cognizance,  and  the  rules  and  regula- 
tions of  the  Police  Department  are  enforced,  and  shall  cause 
nuisances  to  be  removed,  preserve  peace  and  order  at  elections, 
provide  an  adequate  Police  Force  at  every  fire  and  at  every 
public  assembly  of  citizens. 

They  shall  transmit  to  the  Chief  of  Police  all  charges  made 
against  members  of  the  Force  in  their  District. 

RULE  38. 

Each  Inspector  shall  keep  at  his  office  books  of  record  such 
as  are  required  in  the  business  of  his  office,  and  as  the  Chief 
of  Police  shall  direct. 


RULE  39. 

Each  Inspector  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  general  good 
conduct  and  order  of  his  District,  as  the  Captains  of  Police 
are  held  responsible  for  the  good  conduct  and  order  of  their 
respective  Precincts;  it  is  expected  that  he  will  visit  portions  of 
his  District,  and  the  Station-houses  therein,  at  uncertain  hours 
of  the  day  and  night.  He  will  diligently  inquire  into  every 
complaint  made  by  citizens  of  laxity  or  misconduct  in  per- 
formance of  duty  by  members  of  the  Force,  and  report  the 
same  to  the  Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  40. 

The  Inspector  of  the  District  in  which  it  is  located  shall  ex- 
amine, or  cause  to  be  examined,  at  least  once  in  each  week, 
the  “House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,”  in  respect  to  the  con- 
dition of  said  House,  its  cleanliness,  the  comfort  of  the  in- 
mates, and  the  quantity  and  quality  of  their  provisions. 

RULE  41. 

To  each  Inspector  shall  be  assigned,  for  office  and  inspection 
duty,  such  aid  from  the  Force  as  the  Chief  of  Police  may  ap- 
prove. 

Inspectors  shall  have  power,  when  on  duty  at  the  Central 
Department  (in  the  absence  of  the  Chief  of  Police),  to  grant 
leave  of  absence  under  the  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Police. 


of  tiTe  police  department, 

CAPTAINS. 


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RULE  45. 

The  Chief  of  Police  may  temporarily  excuse  a Captain  to 
leave  the  District  for  a period  not  to  exceed  eight  hours,  on 
the  application  of  the  Inspector  of  the  District,  provided  such 
absence  shall  not  be  prejudicial  to  the  public  service. 

Captains  will  carefully  examine  the  reports  of  the  Sergeants 
and  Roundsmen,  made  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  and  will  see  that 
the  reports  are  correctly  made  out. 

The  Morning  Returns  shall  be  made  out  in  manner,  matter 
and  form,  as  directed  from  time  to  time  by  the  Chief  or  Board 
of  Police,  and  shall  contain  accurate  and  faithful  copies,  or 
reports  of  the  entries  and  memorandums,  each  and  every  one 
of  them,  made  in  the  Blotter  during  the  preceding  twenty-four 
hours,  including  the  disposition  by  the  Courts  of  all  persons 
arrested  for  offenses. 

The  officers  in  command  will  carefully  examine  their  Morn- 
ing and  Court  Returns,  and  see  that  the  complaints  are  prop- 
erly entered.  They  shall  make  daily  Supplemental  Reports  of 
the  disposition  by  the  Courts  of  all  cases,  the  disposition  of 
which  is  not  reported  on  the  prior  Morning  Returns  and  only 
in  such  cases. 

The  Morning  Returns  shall  be  signed  by  the  Sergeant  who 
makes  them  out,  and  countersigned  by  the  Captain.  When 
errors  are  discovered  or  explanations  are  needed,  in  the  Chief 
Clerk’s  office,  the  Sergeant  who  signs  the  Returns  shall  be  no- 
tified to  attend  at  the  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  to  amend  or  explain 
them. 

No  person  other  than  as  above  shall  be  permitted  to  alter 
or  change  a Morning  Return. 

Captains  shall  carefully  examine  all  the  reports  of  Sergeants, 
and  promptly  report  each  and  every  case  of  dereliction  of  duty 
to  the  District  Inspector. 


RULE  46. 

Captains  of  Precincts  are  charged  with  the  distribution  and 
safe  keeping  of  the  books  belonging  to  the  Libraries  of  their 
respective  Precincts.  The  name  and  value  of  each  book  not  re- 
turned, or  the  value,  name  and  number  of  volumes  of  the  set, 
if  any  volume  of  a set  is  not  returned,  shall  be  reported  to  the 
Board  of  Police,  and  the  value  thereof  be  deducted  from  the 
pay  of  the  member. 


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RULE  47. 

Captains  shall  carefully  read  and  explain,  to  each  Platoon  of 
their  respective  commands,  all  General  Orders,  and  all  decisions 
of  the  Board  of  Police,  in  cases  of  complaints  against  members 
of  their  commands. 


RULE  48. 

Captains  shall  cause  to  be  promptly  served  all  notices  and 
subpoenas  sent  them  from  the  office  of  the  Chief  Clerk,  and  all 
letters  and  messages  sent  from  the  Central  Department,  to  be 
promptly  delivered. 

When  a subpoena  is  left  at  a Station-house  for  any  officer, 
the  fact  shall  be  entered  in  the  Blotter  with  the  name  of  the 
officer  subpoenaed,  the  Court  and  the  time  wanted  at  Court, 
and  the  case  in  which  he  is  a witness.  Such  subpoena  shall  be 
served  on  the  officer  with  the  least  possible  delay,  and  the  fact 
of  the  service  entered  on  the  Blotter. 

RULE  49. 

Captains  will  be  diligent  in  enforcing  the  laws  relating  to 
lotteries,  lottery  policies  and  shops;  the  selling  of  liquor,  and 
gambling  of  all  kinds.  They  shall  make  special  reports  to  the 
Chief  of  Police  of  the  facts  of  all  cases  of  arrests  for  gambling 
or  policy  dealing  and  violations  of  the  Excise  Law  that  are 
dismissed  by  the  City  Magistrates;  and  the  assumed  grounds 
of  such  dismissal. 


RULE  50. 

Captains  shall  report  daily  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  in  writing, 
all  cases  of  malignant,  infectious,  contagious  and  epidemic 
diseases  in  their  respective  Precincts. 

RULE  51. 

Captains  shall  keep  a record,  at  their  several  Station-houses, 
of  the  residences  of  the  members  of  the  Force  under  their  con- 
trol, and  shall  furnish  to  Surgeons  the  residences  of  such  mem- 
bers as  have  reported  sick. 

They  shall  report  in  writing,  to  the  Chief  Clerk,  each  and 
every  change  of  residence  of  members  of  the  Force  under  their 
command  as  soon  as  such  change  of  residence  takes  place;  and 
they  shall  be  prompt  in  notifying  the  Chief  Clerk  whenever  any  mem- 
ber of  their  command,  who  was  previously  single,  becomes  a married 
man. 

They  shall  keep  a record  of  the  members  of  the  Force  who 
reside  in  their  Precincts,  but  not  performing  duty  therein,  and, 


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such  members  shall  promptly  report  such  residence  or  change 
of  same,  to  the  officer  at  the  Station-house  where  they  reside. 

RULE  52. 

Captains  shall  have  the  general  charge  and  inspection  of  the 
Police  Station-house  and  Precinct  to  which  they  are  assigned; 
and,  with  the  Sergeants,  who  in  their  regular  order  have  charge 
of  the  same,  be  held  responsible  for  their  cleanliness,  general 
condition  and  good  order. 

Captains  shall  assign  to  the  Sergeants,  in  rotation,  the  duty 
of  inspecting  the  beds,  bedding,  clothes  and  habits  of  each 
member  of  the  Force  in  their  Precinct— such  inspection  to  be 
made  daily;  and  the  Sergeant  shall  report  to  his  Captain  and 
will  be  held  responsible  for  any  non-compliance  with  the  regu- 
lations in  respect  to  the  same. 

RULE  53. 

Captains  shall  cause  the  stoves  and  pipes  of  their  respec- 
tive Station-houses  to  be  carefully  taken  down  and  put  away, 
as  soon  as  fires  can  be  dispensed  with;  and  shall  preserve  them 
and  not  permit  them  to  be  removed  from  the  Station-house 
without  the  written  order  of  the  Chief  Clerk.  They  shall,  when 
necessary,  cause  the  stoves  and  pipes  to  be  put  up  for  use. 

RULE  54. 

Captains  will  be  held  strictly  responsible  for  the  preserva- 
tion of  the  public  peace,  in  their  respective  Precincts,  and,  to 
insure  good  order,  they  are  vested  with  the  power  to  post  the 
men  under  their  command  in  such  parts  of  their  Precincts, 
and  to  assign  them  such  duties  as  they  may  deem  expedient, 
under  the  supervision  of  the  Chief  of  Police  and  Inspector  of 
the  District  and  in  accordance  with  the  rules  and  regulations 
of  the  Board. 

RULE  55. 

Captains  shall  inspect  or  cause  to  be  inspected,  from  time  to 
time,  all  pawnbrokers’  shops,  second-hand  dealers’  shops,  junk- 
shops  and  intelligence  offices  in  their  respective  Precincts. 
They  shall  keep  a record  of  all  such  shops  and  offices,  and  re- 
port thereon,  from  time  to  time,  to  the  District  Inspector. 

RULE  56. 

Captains  will  at  all  times  require  the  members  of  the  Force 
under  their  command  to  be  attired  according  to  the  rules  and 
regulations  of  the  Department;  and  to  be  decent  and  clean  in 
their  attire,  habits  and  persons. 


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RULE  57. 

Captains  shall— subject  to  the  orders  of  their  superiors  in 
command,  and  the  orders,  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Depart- 
ment— have  control  of  the  Sergeants,  Roundsmen,  Patrolmen, 
Doormen  and  Matrons  of  their  respective  Precincts,  and  will 
be  held  accountable  for  their  good  conduct  and  efficiency. 
They  may  establish  minor  rules  and  regulations  for  their  gov- 
ernment, not  inconsistent  with  the  orders,  rules  and  regula- 
tions of  the  Police  Department,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
Inspector  and  Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  58. 

Captains  shall  divide  the  Patrolmen  of  their  force  into  two 
equal  parts,  which  shall  be  known  as  the  “First”  and  “Second 
Platoons,”  and  each  Platoon  into  two  parts,  which  shall  be 
known  as  the  “First,”  “Second,”  “Third”  and  “Fourth  Sec- 
tions.” A Sergeant  shall  be  assigned  to  the  command  of  each 
Section,  and  a Sergeant  shall  be  in  charge  of  the  Station-house 
at  all  times. 

The  Captain  shall,  under  the  direction  of  the  Chief  of  Police 
and  Inspector  of  the  District,  divide  his  Precinct  into  night 
and  day  posts  or  beats,  and  number  the  same;  and  from  time 
to  time  designate  the  Patrolmen  who  are  to  patrol  the  same. 

RULE  59. 

Captains  of  Precincts  will,  at  all  times,  when  in  command, 
call  the  roll  and  designate  the  posts,  and  at  no  time  will  a 
Sergeant  call  the  roll  or  designate  the  posts  when  the  Captain 
is  in  command. 

The  Captain  is  at  all  times  in  command  when  in  the  Station- 
house,  except  when  he  has  retired  for  rest;  before  doing  which 
he  will  enter  on  the  Blotter,  in  his  own  handwriting,  “Capt. 
in  reserve.” 

The  Sergeant  on  desk  duty  is  then  in  charge  for  the  time 
being;  and  on  the  Captain  again  assuming  command,  he  will 

note,  in  his  own  handwriting,  “Capt. in  command”— 

in  both  cases  noting  the  time. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Captains  and  Sergeants  of  all  Pre- 
cincts, Court  or  other  Squads,  before  leaving  the  Station-house 
or  office,  at  any  time,  to  enter  in  the  Blotter,  in  their  own 
handwriting,  the  precise  time  and  purpose  of  leaving,  and  im- 
mediately upon  returning  to  enter  likewise  in  the  Blotter  the 
time  of  their  return. 

Any  Captain  or  Sergeant  disobeying  this  rule,  or  making  a 
false  entry  on  the  “Blotter”  in  relation  to  this  or  any  other 


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matter,  will  be  deemed  guilty  of  neglect  of  duty,  and  upon 
conviction  thereof  may  be  dismissed  from  the  Police  Force. 

The  roll  shall  be  called  at  the  commencement  and  termina- 
tion of  each  tour  of  duty,  preparatory  to  which  the  men  will 
promptly  fall  into  line  in  the  sitting-room,  and  march  to  the 
front  office,  where  they  will  be  inspected  by  the  officer  in  com- 
mand, who  will  be  particular  to  see  that  each  Patrolman  is,  in 
all  respects,  dressed  in  accordance  with  the  nSles  and  regula- 
tions of  the  service,  and  that  his  entire  uniform,  and  all  parts 
thereof,  are  in  good  order. 

If,  at  any  roll-call  at  the  termination  of  each  tour  of  duty, 
any  Patrolman  has  not— in  dress  or  otherwise— conformed  to 
the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  service,  the  officer  in  com- 
mand will  inquire  into  the  causes;  and  if  the  Patrolman  has 
been  guilty  of  neglect  or  intentional  delinquency,  report  the 
facts,  with  the  name  of  such  Patrolman,  to  the  Chief  of  Police. 

It  is  the  duty  of  Captains  and  Sergeants,  at  all  times,  to  re- 
port any  negligence  in  attire,  want  of  cleanliness,  or  unfitness 
for  duty  from  any  cause  whatever. 

RULE  60. 

Captains  shall  designate  relieving  points  within  the  bounda- 
ries of  each  post;  and  direct  the  route  to  be  taken  by  Patrol- 
men, going  to  and  coming  from  the  relieving  points.  Such  re- 
lieving points  to  be  distributed  as  far  as  practicable  on  alter- 
nate streets,  avenues  and  roads,  and  placed  so  as  to  be  as 
nearly  as  possible  at  equal  distances  from  each  other,  and  the 
same  shall  be  located,  where  the  situation  will  admit  of  it, 
at  the  points  on  the  posts  most  remote  from  the  Station-house. 

Members  of  the  force  will  remain  upon  their  relieving  points 
until  properly  relieved,  unless  otherwise  directed. 

RULE  61. 

Captains  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  escape  of  any  pris- 
oner, delivered  to  them,  at  the  Station-house  under  their  com- 
mand. 

RULE  63. 

Captains  are  required  to  devote  special  personal  attention  to 
the  use  of  gas,  and  manner  of  using  fuel  in  the  stoves  of  their 
respective  Station-houses,  in  order  to  avoid  excessive  and  care- 
less consumption  of  coal,  and  to  preserve  the  stoves.  They  will 
be  held  responsible  for  the  prudent  and  economical  use  of  gas 
and  the  management  of  fires  in  their  respective  Station- 
houses. 


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RULE  03. 

Captains  shall,  when  any  room  or  building,  or  any  part  or 
portion  of  any  room  or  building  within  their  Precincts,  is 
known  to  them  to  be  kept,  used  or  occupied  for  the  purpose  of 
gambling,  of  recording  or  registering  bets,  or  for  selling  pools, 
immediately  give  notice,  in  writing,  to  the  owner,  lessee  and  oc- 
cupant of  such  room  and  building,  that  the  premises  are  occu- 
pied for  such  purposes  and  that  the  occupation  and  use  thereof 
for  such  purposes  is  a misdemeanor.  They  shall  be  careful  to 
note  the  time  when  such  notice  is  given. 

If  the  occupation  and  use  of  such  premises  shall  be  continued 
after  the  service  of  such  notice,  they  shall  obtain  warrants  for 
and  cause  the  arrest  of  such  owner,  lessee  or  occupant  for  the 
misdemeanor  (this  is  not  to  be  construed  so  as  to  prevent  any 
officer  from  making  an  arrest  without  a warrant  when  the  law 
is  violated  within  his  view  and  presence),  and  cause  them  to 
be  prosecuted  in  the  City  Magistrates’  Court  and  also  before 
the  Grand  Jury. 


SERGEANTS. 

RULE  65. 

In  cases  of  vacancy,  or  in  the  absence  of  the  Captain  by  rea- 
son of  illness  or  absence  from  duty,  or  by  permission  of  the 
Board  of  Police,  the  duties  required  of  him  shall  be  performed 
by  one  of  the  Sergeants  of  the  Precinct,  selected  for  that  pur- 
pose by  the  Chief  or  Board  of  Police.  The  Sergeant  so  selected 
shall  be  designated  as  “Sergeant  in  Command,”  and  shall,  dur- 
ing such  absence  of  the  Captain,  possess  and  exercise  all  the 
powers  of  a Captain,  and  shall  enforce  the  orders,  rules  and 
regulations  established  for  the  government  of  the  Precinct. 

RULE  66. 

The  Sergeants  shall,  in  turn,  patrol  their  Precincts,  and  see 
that  the  Roundsmen  and  Patrolmen  of  their  Platoons  or  Sec- 
tions are  performing  their  duty  properly.  It  is  the  duty  of  the 
Sergeant  not  on  desk  duty  to  go  on  patrol  with  his  Section  or 
Platoon,  except  when  his  services  are  required  for  clerical  duty 
in  the  Station-house;  to  remain  out  during  the  tour,  in  the 
vigilant  performance  of  duty;  and  to  return  with  the  men  to 
the  Station-house  at  the  end  of  the  tour. 

Sergeants  shall  be  relieved  from  patrol  duty  during  the  tour 
from  6 to  8 A.  M.  Also,  the  time  required  for  meals. 


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RULE  67. 

Sergeants,  in  rotation,  shall  be  relieved  from  night  duty  one 
night  in  every  twelve  nights;  provided  that  the  Sergeant  at- 
tached to  the  same  Platoon  as  the  Sergeant  whose  night  it  is 
to  be  relieved  shall  report  himself  for  duty  on  such  night. 

RULE  68. 

Sergeants  must  report  to  the  Captain  or  officer  in  command, 
at  the  Station-house  of  the  Precinct  to  which  they  belong,  all 
delinquencies  or  violations  of  orders  on  the  part  of  the  Force, 
or  any  member  thereof  under  their  command;  the  commanding 
officer  to  enter  such  report  in  the  Blotter. 


ROUNDSMEN. 

RULE  71. 

The  Roundsmen  shall  promptly  obey  all  orders  received  from 
their  superior  officers;  shall  set  an  example  of  sobriety,  dis- 
cretion, skill,  industry  and  promptness  to  the  Patrolmen  under 
their  command;  and  will,  at  all  times,  appear  neatly  attired 
and  cleanly  in  their  persons  and  equipments. 

RULE  72. 

Each  Roundsman  or  other  visiting  officer  shall  see  each 
Patrolman  under  his  command  while  on  post  at  least  once  dur- 
ing each  tour  of  duty,  and  as  often  as  practicable. 

RULE  73. 

Roundsmen  shall  be  held  responsible  for  the  general  good 
order  and  discipline  of  the  men  under  them;  and  will  make 
themselves  -thoroughly  acquainted  with  the  capabilities  of 
the  Patrolmen  belonging  to  their  Sections.  They  must  care- 
fully study  and  thoroughly  understand  the  rules  and  regula- 
tions, note  every  case  of  misconduct  or  neglect  of  duty  by 
members  of  the  Force  of  their  Precinct  and  report  the  same  to 
the  commanding  officer.  They  shall,  while  on  duty,  constantly 
patrol  the  posts  allotted  to  their  respective  Platoons,  and  en- 
force the  performance  of  duty  by  the  men. 

RULE  74. 

In  case  of  fire,  burglary,  riot  or  other  emergency,  the 
Roundsman  on  duty  nearest  the  scene  of  said  fire,  burg- 
lary, riot,  etc.,  will  immediately  send  information  to  the  officer 


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in  command  at  the  Station-house;  and,  in  the  meantime,  take 
such  action  as  the  emergency  may  require. 

RULE  75. 

As  soon  as  the  men  are  arranged  in  line  for  inspection,  the 
Sergeant  or  Roundsman  will  inspect  each  and  every  Patrol- 
man belonging  to  their  respective  Platoons,  and  be  particular 
in  noting  that  their  dress  is  clean;  that  their  emblems  and  de- 
vices are  clean,  in  good  order  and  in  their  proper  places;  and 
that  the  men  are  properly  attired  and  fit  for  duty.  Thereupon 
they  shall  report  to  the  commanding  officer  the  result  of  their 
inspection. 

RULE  76. 

Roundsmen  in  command  of  Sections  on  reserve  in  the  Sta- 
tion-house during  the  night  tours  of  duty  shall,  once  during 
each  of  such  tours,  inspect  the  dormitories  where  the  Sections 
sleep,  and  report  to  the  Captain  any  and  all  irregular, 
negligent,  disorderly  and  uncleanly  habits,  practices  and  pro- 
ceedings on  the  part  of  any  member  of  the  Force,  and,  under 
direction  of  the  Captain,  shall  make  charges  in  relation  thereto. 

They  shall  see  that  the  gas  is  not  kept  burning  in  the  dor- 
mitories during  the  night  time,  between  the  hours  of  8.30  and 
11.30  p.  M.  and  1 and  5.30  A.  M.,  unless  the  platoons  and  sec- 
tions on  reserve  are  called  out  during  those  hours. 

RULE  77. 

When  there  are  two  or  more  Roundsmen  on  a platoon,  Cap- 
tains will  divide  the  Precinct  equally  between  them  and  assign 
one  Roundsman  to  each  portion  for  two  tours  of  duty.  Cap- 
tains will  then  change  the  Roundsmen  to  the  opposite  por- 
tion of  the  Precinct. 

Captains  and  acting  Captains  will  enter,  or  cause  to  be  en- 
tered, on  the  Blotter,  immediately  under  each  roll-call,  the  part 
of  the  Precinct  in  which  each  Roundsman  is  assigned  to  patrol, 
for  instance:  Roundsman  A,  B,  or  C to  patrol  that  part  of  Pre- 
cinct east,  west,  north  or  south  of  street. 

Inspectors  when  examining  the  Blotter  will  note  all  viola- 
tions or  omissions  of  this  order,  and  report  the  same  to  the 
Chief  of  Police. 


DOORMEN. 

RULE  81. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  Doormen  to  obey  all  orders  re- 
ceived from  the  Captains  and  Sergeants  of  their  respective  Pre- 


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cincts.  They  shall  keep  the  Station-house,  to  which  they  are 
attached,  clean  and  in  good  order,  and  frequently  whitewash 
and  cleanse  the  prisons  thereof. 

They  shall  visit  the  prison,  when  there  are  prisoners  confined 
therein,  at  intervals  of  not  more  than  thirty  minutes  each, 
and  ascertain  and  report  at  the  desk,  in  writing,  at  the  time 
of  such  report,  the  condition  or  wants  of  said  prisoners.  The 
tours  of  duty  of  Doormen  shall  be  regulated  by  order  of  the 
Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  82. 

Doormen  shall  prepare  the  wood  required  for  kindling  fires 
in  the  respective  buildings  to  which  they  are  attached;  keep 
fires;  have  special  charge  of  lights;  cleanse  their  Station-houses 
thoroughly,  at  least  once  in  each  week;  look  after  the  prop- 
erty of  the  Station-house. 


SURGEONS. 

RULE  85. 

The  Surgeons  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Police  constitute  the 
“Board  of  Police  Surgeons.’* 

RULE  86. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Police  Surgeons  to  take  medical 
and  surgical  charge  of  the  pensioners  of  the  “Police  Pension 
Fund,’*  and  their  families;  giving  them,  without  charge,  the 
same  care  and  attention  as  patients  in  private  practice,  when 
requested  so  to  do  by  the  said  pensioners. 

RULE  87. 

Surgeons  will  not  be  required  to  perform  surgical  duties  in 
districts  other  than  their  own,  except  in  emergencies  or  when 
the  necessity  for  the  service  is  urgent,  and  the  attendance  of 
the  Surgeon  of  the  district  where  the  service  is  required  can- 
not readily  be  procured. 

Whenever  a Surgeon’s  services  are  required  at  a Station- 
house,  the  Surgeon  of  the  district  shall  be  called  by  the  officer 
in  charge.  If  his  attendance  cannot  readily  be  procured,  the 
Surgeons  of  other  districts  residing  nearest  to  the  Station- 
house  where  the  services  are  required  shall  be  called  in  their 
order. 

RULE  88. 

The  Board  of  Police  Surgeons  shall  elect  annually,  at  their 
first  meeting  after  the  first  day  of  January  in  each  year,  a 


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President  and  Secretary  from  their  number,  who  shall  hold 
the  office  for  one  year. 

When  a vacancy  occurs  in  the  office  of  President  or  Secretary, 
it  shall  be  filled  by  the  Board  of  Surgeons  at  the  first  meeting 
held  thereafter. 

A majority  of  members  shall  form  a quorum  for  business. 
They  may  adopt  by-laws  for  the  government  of  their  meetings, 
not  inconsistent  with  law  or  the  rules  aud  regulations  of  the  Board  of 
Police. 

RULE  89. 

The  records  of  the  proceedings  of  meetings  of  Committees  of 
the  Board  of  Surgeons,  detailed  to  examine  applicants  to  be 
appointed  Patrolmen,  so  far  as  such  records  concern  the  exam- 
ination of  applicants,  shall  be  kept  in  the  office  and  custody  of 
the  Civil  Service  Board.  The  proceedings  of  such  Committees, 
their  action  and  decision  on  applications,  shall  be  entered  in 
said  records  by  a clerk  of  the  . Police,  to  be  designated  by  the 
Secretary  of  the  Civil  Service  Board,  which  clerk  shall  attend 
all  such  meetings,  and  make  and  keep  an  accurate  account  and 
statement  of  their  proceedings,  action  and  decision. 

RULE  90. 

The  President  of  the  Board  of  Surgeons  shall  detail  Commit- 
tees of  four  Surgeons  to  attend  at  the  Central  Department  at 
such  times  as  may  be  required,  to  examine  and  report  upon 
the  qualifications  of  candidates  for  appointment. 

The  Surgeon  first  named  shall  act  as  Chairman  of  the  Com- 
mittee. 

Any  Surgeon  so  detailed,  who  is  prevented  by  sickness  or 
otherwise  from  attending  such  examination,  shall  furnish  to  the 
Committee  as  his  substitute  one  of  the  Police  Surgeons,  who 
shall  perform  the  required  duties. 

RULE  91. 

Surgeons  shall,  on  no  account  whatever,  admit  any  person  or 
persons  (except  candidates)  into  the  examination  room  while 
examinations  are  to  be  held,  except  the  Chief  Clerk,  the  Civil 
Service  Board  or  its  Secretary,  the  members  of  the  Board  of 
Police,  and  such  clerical  assistance  as  shall  be  assigned. 

RULE  92. 

Each  Surgeon  of  the  several  Committees  in  attendance  shall 
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the  certificate;  the  concurrence  of  three  Surgeons  comprising 
the  Committee  shall  be  required  to  pass  a candidate. 

The  cause  of  rejection  shall  in  every  case  be  clearly  and  fully 
stated. 

RULE  93. 

No  Surgeon,  or  Committee  of  Surgeons,  shall  examine,  cer- 
tify in  relation  to,  or  give  any  opinion,  verbally  or  otherwise, 
concerning  the  physical  condition,  soundness  or  unsoundness, 
of  any  man  who  is  an  applicant,  or  who  expects  or  intends  to 
become  an  applicant  for  appointment  as  a member  of  the  Po- 
lice Force,  except  officially  at  the  Central  Department;  and  then 
only  with  respect  to  such  persons  as  are  authorized  by  the  Board 
of  Police  to  be  examined;  nor  shall  they,  or  either  of  them, 
receive  any  gratuity,  article  of  value,  money,  or  other  compen- 
sation, service  or  reward,  directly  or  indirectly,  by  promise  or 
otherwise,  for  such  examinations  as  they  may  officially 
make. 

Surgeons  shall  not  charge,  receive  or  take  any  compensation 
for  medicine  furnished  to  or  for  medical  or  surgical  attend- 
ance upon  any  member  of  the  Force  or  applicant  for  appoint- 
ment on  the  Force.  Each  Surgeon  or  other  member  of  the  Force 
who  shall  become  cognizant  or  credibly  informed  of  any  vio- 
lation of  this  rule,  shall  forthwith  report,  in  writing,  the  facts 
of  the  case,  with  the  name  of  the  offending  party  and  the  wit- 
nesses, to  the  Chief  of  Police,  who  shall  prefer  charges,  based 
upon  such  report,  against  the  offending  party. 

The  demands  of  private  practice  are  not  allowed  to  interfere 
with  the  due  performance  of  duties  in  the  Police  Department. 

RULE  94. 

The  Board  of  Surgeons  shall,  in  addition  to  their  stated  meet- 
ings, meet  as  often  as  required,  when  called  upon  by  the 
Board  of  Police,  and  examine  and  report  upon  all  questions, 
subjects  and  matters  referred  to  them;  they  shall  serve,  when- 
ever required,  upon  committees  of  their  number,  to  examine  and 
report  in  relation  to  all  crimes,  casualties,  nuisances,  injuries, 
and  other  matters  referred  to  them. 

RULE  95. 

The  Board  of  Surgeons  shall,  in  the  month  of  January  in 
each  year,  make  an  annual  report  to  the  Board  of  Police,  set- 
ting forth  the  transactions  of  the  year;  the  sanitary  condition 
of  the  Station-houses,  prisons,  lodging-houses,  and  the  “House 
for  Detention  of  Witnesses,”  and  of  the  Police  Force,  and  at 


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other  times,  as  required,  shall  submit  special  reports  upon 
matters  pertaining  to  the  duties  with  which  they  are  charged. 

RULE  96. 

All  resolutions  of  the  Board  of  Surgeons  and  all  certificates 
granted  or  issued  by  said  Board  shall  be  verified  and  attested 
by  the  signatures  of  its  President  and  Secretary. 

RULE  97. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  several  Surgeons  to  report  in 
writing  to  the  Board  of  Police  the  death  of  each  and  every 
member  of  the  Police  Force  in  their  respective  districts,  and 
state  the  time,  cause  and  circumstances  of  such  death, 
specifying  whether  such  member  of  the  Force  was  killed  while 
in  the  actual  performance  of  Police  duty,  or  died  from  the  ef- 
fects of  any  injury  received  whilst  in  the  actual  discharge  of 
such  duty,  or  died  after  ten  years  of  service  in  the  Police  De- 
partment, and  the  said  report  shall  state  whether  death  was 
caused  by  misconduct  on  the  part  of  such  member  of  the 
Force. 

RULE  98. 

Each  Surgeon  shall  answer  calls  at  and  from  the  Station- 
houses  of  his  District,  and  from  the  Central  Department,  and 
make  no  charge,  or  receive  any  compensation  or  gratuity  in 
addition  to  his  salary  for  services  rendered  at  a Station-house 
or  at  the  Central  Department. 

RULE  99. 

Each  Surgeon  shall  keep  a record  of  all  cases  attended  by 
him  at  Station-houses,  and  of  calls  from  Station-houses,  with 
the  date  and  name  of  the  person  treated,  and  a brief  state- 
ment of  each  case,  and  shall  make  written  reports  on  the  first 
day  of  each  month  of  such  cases,  and  forward  them  to  the 
Chief  Clerk. 

RULE  100. 

“The  Board  of  Police  shall  have  power  in  their  discretion  to 
appoint  one  or  more  reputable  physicians  to  examine  any  mem- 
ber of  the  Police  Force  who  shall  be  reported  sick,  and  upon 
such  appointment  any  member  of  the  force  shall  submit  him- 
self to  such  examination.” 

Whenever  any  member  of  the  Police  Force  is  injured  or 
sick,  so  as  to  be  unable  or  unfit  to  perform  patrol  or  other  duty 
to  which  he  is  assigned,  he  shall  immediately  report  to  his 
commanding  officer  at  the  Station-house,  who  shall  enter  on 


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the  Blotter  the  name  of  the  officer,  the  date  and  time  of  day, 
and  the  cause  of  disability,  as  stated  by  the  officer.  Should  the 
officer  be  unable,  on  account  of  sickness  or  injury,  to  report  in 
person,  he  shall  send  word  to  the  Station-house,  and  furnish  a 
certificate  from  the  examining  surgeon  of  his  inability  to 
report  personally,  and  such  certificate  shall  be  a sufficient  ex- 
cuse for  his  not  having  so  reported. 

The  Captain  or  Sergeant  in  command  at  the  Station-house 
shall  immediately  summon  a Police  Surgeon,  who  shall  examine 
the  patient,  and  report  to  the  officer  in  command  whether  the 
patient  is  or  is  not  in  condition  to  perform  his  duties  as  a 
member  of  the  Force.  If  the  Surgeon  shall  report  that  he  is, 
the  Captain  shall  order  him  to  duty.  If  the  Surgeon  shall  re- 
port that  he  is  not,  the  Captain  shall  order  him  to  go  immedi- 
ately to  his  place  of  residence,  if  not  already  there,  and  remain 
there,  and  the  Surgeon  shall  attend  and  treat  him  as  required 
by  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board.  Thereafter  the  offi- 
cer shall  not  leave  his  place  of  residence  without  the  written 
order  of  the  Surgeon. 

Any  member  of  the  Force  who  shall  have  been  ordered  to 
the  care  of  the  Surgeon,  in  pursuance  of  this  rule,  and  shall 
leave  his  residence  without  the  written  order  of  his  Surgeon,  shall 
be  therefor  subject  to  charges  and  punishment  in  the  discretion 
of  the  Board. 

Whenever  a Police  Surgeon  shall  order  an  officer  to  return 
to  duty  from  the  sick  list,  he  shall  not  only  give  to  the  offi- 
cer a written  order  to  that  effect,  but  shall,  at  the  same  time, 
forward  a report  of  that  fact,  in  writing,  to  the  Commanding 
Officer  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to  which  the  officer  is  attached. 

RULE  101. 

In  all  cases  where  a Precinct,  Force  or  Squad  is  transferred 
from  the  charge  of  one  Surgeon  to  another,  the  Surgeon  from 
whose  care  it  is  transferred  will  immediately  report  to  the 
Surgeon  to  whose  care  it  is  transferred,  the  sick  time  of  all 
sick  members  of  such  Precinct,  Force  or  Squad,  with  such  par- 
ticularity as  to  enable  the  Surgeon,  to  whom  the  report  is 
made,  to  make  up  his  monthly  report. 

The  Surgeon  to  whom  such  reports  are  made  will  immedi- 
ately take  charge  of  the  sick  members  named  in  such  report. 

RULE  102. 

Surgeons  shall  in  their  respective  Districts  keep  a careful 
record  of  the  sick  time  of  each  member  of  the  Force,  and  make 
report  thereof  to  the  Chief  Clerk  on  the  first  day  of  each 


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month,  setting  forth  in  such  report  the  name  and  rank  of  the 
sick  member,  the  date  and  duration  of  the  sickness,  the  num- 
ber of  visits  made  during  the  same,  the  total  number  of  days’ 
time  lost;  also,  in  plain  and  simple  language,  the  name,  char- 
acter and  special  features  of  the  disease  or  disability.  They 
shall  state  in  figures  at  the  foot  of  the  appropriate  column  of 
their  reports  the  aggregate  of  time  lost. 

RULE  103. 

Each  Surgeon  shall  make  charges,  in  writing,  to  the  Chief 
of  Police  against  any  member  of  the  Force  who  shall  seek  to 
evade  duty  on  the  pretense  of  sickness;  or  whose  sickness  or 
disability  is  caused  by  improper  conduct,  intemperance,  im- 
moral or  vicious  habits  or  practices. 

When  a member  of  the  Force  who  has  charges  pending 
against  him,  and  has  been  notified  of  the  day  of  trial  on 
such  charges,  reports  sick,  the  Surgeon  in  whose  district  he 
is  shall  be  notified  of  the  nature  of  the  complaint  and  the  day 
of  trial,  at  the  same  time  that  he  is  .notified  that  the  officer 
has  reported  sick. 

RULE  104. 

Each  Surgeon  shall  transmit  to  the  Board  of  Health  of 
the  City  of  New  York  written  notice  of  all  cases  of  malignant, 
infectious,  contagious  or  epidemic  diseases  coming  within  his 
knowledge  and  occurring  in  his  own  District. 

RULE  105. 

No  Surgeon  shall  pass  upon  the  physical  qualifications  of  any 
candidate  for  appointment  as  Patrolman,  who  shall  have  been 
under  his  medical  charge,  or  who  shall  have  applied  to  him 
for  examination  and  advice  within  one  year  next  prior  to  the 
time  when  such  candidate  presents  himself  for  examination. 

RULE  106. 

When  a Patrolman  is  on  the  sick  list,  he  is  under  the  control 
and  command  of  the  Surgeon  of  the  District,  and,  so  far  as 
relates  to  the  treatment  of  his  disease,  is  to  obey  all  orders 
and  instructions  of  the  Surgeon  relative  thereto. 

For  any  violation  of  the  orders  of  the  Surgeon,  the  offender 
shall  be  subject  to  charges  and  trial  in  the  usual  form  as 
for  disobedience  of  orders. 


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PAY-ROLLS  AND  BILLS. 

RULE  111. 

Pay-rolls  of  the  Force  and  employees  shall  be  made  in  dup- 
licate, upon  blanks  furnished  at  the  Central  Department.  They 
shall  contain  and  show  the  name  and  rank  of  each  person,  the 
rate  of  compensation  per  annum,  per  month  or  per  diem  es- 
tablished, by  and  in  pursuance  of  law,  the  time  for  which  each 
person  is  entitled  to  payment,  the  amount  due  and  payable  to 
each,  the  total  amount  of  the  pay-roll  and  a receipt  in  full  of 
all  demands  to  date,  to  be  signed  in  duplicate  by  each  person 
whose  name  is  borne  on  the  pay-roll. 

The  Chief  Clerk  shall  cause  the  pay-rolls  to  be  examined, 
audited,  verified  and  certified,  as  follows: 

The  correctness  of  the  names  and  the  number  of  names  car- 
ried on  the  roll  shall  be  verified  by  comparison  with  the  Force 
books  and  certified  by  the  clerk  who  keeps  those  books. 

The  correctness  of  the  time  of  service  credited  to  each  per- 
son, and  for  which  he  is  entitled  to  pay,  shall  be  verified  by 
comparison  with  the  time-books  and  certified  by  the  clerk  who 
keeps  those  books. 

The  extensions  and  footings  shall  be  examined  and  corrected 
by  two  clerks  in  the  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  and  certified  by  them. 
The  footings  shall  be  verified  by  the  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper. 
The  pay-roll,  thus  audited  and  verified,  shall  be  certified  by 
the  Chief  Clerk,  and  presented  to  the  Treasurer. 

Claim  bills  and  demands  for  Police  expenditure  (other  than 
pay-rolls)  shall  be  made  in  duplicate  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee through  which  the  liability  was  incurred.  The  Com- 
mittee will  examine  and  audit  such  claims,  bills  and  demands, 
and  cause  them  to  be  verified  in  pursuance  of  law  and  the  rules 
and  regulations  of  the  Department,  and  report  them  to  the 
Board  of  Police  with  a recommendation  in  relation  to  the  pay- 
ment thereof.  All  other  claims  and  demands  will  be  submitted 
to  and  audited  and  disposed  of  by  the  Board. 

All  payments  of  money  or  pay-rolls  or  other  claims  will  be 
made  in  pursuance  of  the  orders  of  the  Board  of  Police.  The 
Treasurer  will  make  payments  in  pursuance  of  such  orders  by 
checks  upon  duplicate  vouchers,  one  copy  to  be  filed  in  the 
office  of  the  Treasurer  and  one  copy  transmitted  to  the  Finance 
Department. 

First— Commanding  Officers  of  the  Detective  Bureau,  Court 
Squads  and  the  several  special  squads,  including  all  the  va- 
rious squads  and  organizations  of  this  Department,  except  the 


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Precincts,  will  complete,  sign  and  submit  to  the  Time  Clerk, 
in  the  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  pursuant  to  this  rule,  the  pay-rolls 
of  their  respective  commands  at  2 o’clock  p.  m.  on  the  day 
next  previous  to  the  regular  pay-day  of  this  Department.  Pay- 
rolls will  be  completed  up  to  12  o’clock  noon  of  the  day  upon 
which  they  are  submitted. 

Commanding  Officers  will  also  report  in  writing  to  the  Time 
Clerk,  at  9 o’clock  a.  m.  on  the  morning  of  the  regular  pay-day, 
whether  or  not  there  have  been  any  changes  or  alterations  in 
their  commands  between  12  o’clock  noon,  the  day  of  the  com- 
pletion of  their  pay-roll,  and  6 o’clock  a.  m.  on  the  morning 
of  the  regular  pay-day.  If  any  change  in  their  commands  ne- 
cessitates a change  or  alteration  in  their  pay-roll,  they  will  re- 
port that  fact  in  detail  to  the  Time  Clerk. 

Second— Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts  will  complete, 
sign  and  submit  to  the  Time  Clerk,  the  pay-rolls  of  their  re- 
spective commands,  pursuant  to  this  rule,  at  or  before  9 o’clock 
A.  M.  on  the  morning  of  the  regular  pay-day.  Pay-rolls  will  be 
completed  up  to  6 o’clock  a.  m.  on  the  morning  of  pay-day. 

Third— Pay-rolls  when  completed  as  herein  described,  may 
be  delivered  to  the  Time  Clerk  by  Commanding  Officers  in  per- 
son, or  they  may  be  sent  to  his  office  by  the  officer  detailed  to 
make  out  and  having  charge  of  the  pay-rolls.  V 

Officers  delivering  pay-rolls  will  remain  at  the  Central  De- 
partment as  long  as  their  services  may  be  required  in  connec- 
tion therewith,  after  which  they  will  return  to  their  respective 
commands. 

Fourth— Inspectors,  Captains  and  Acting-Captains  who  are 
under  bond,  will  report  to  the  Treasurer  in  person  at  1 o’clock 
p.  M.  on  each  regular  pay-day  to  receive  the  pay  checks  of 
their  respective  commands. 


REWARDS  AND  TESTIMONIALS. 

RULE  112. 

The  Board  of  Police  will,  in  their  discretion,  permit  members 
of  the  Force,  for  services  rendered  by  them  in  the  discharge  of 
their  duties,  which  are  both  “meritorious  and  extraordinary,” 
but  for  such  only,  to  receive,  under  the  restrictions  provided  in 
this  rule,  rewards,  presents  or  testimonials  tendered  them  for 
such  services. 

When  any  such  reward,  present  or  testimonial  is  proffered,  it 
must,  whether  money  or  otherwise,  first  be  deposited  with  the 


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Treasurer  of  the  Board,  to  await  such  final  action  as  the  Board 
may  take  upon  it. 

If  the  reward  or  present  be  a sum  of  money,  the  Treasurer 
shall  deduct  therefrom,  unless  the  Board  of  Police  otherwise 
direct,  for  the  benefit  of  the  Police  Pension  Fund,  ten  per  cent, 
on  all  sums— paying  the  balance,  on  proper  vouchers,  to  whom 
it  is  intended. 

In  each  and  every  case,  application  must  be  made  to  the 
Board,  in  writing,  for  permission  to  receive  any  reward,  pres- 
ent or  testimonial,  and  it  will  be  granted  or  not,  as  the  Board 
may  deem  advisable.  The  nature  or  amount  of  the  reward  or 
present  must  be  stated  in  the  application. 

Applications  for  permission  to  receive  testimonials  voted  or 
donated  to  members  of  the  Force  at  fairs,  receptions,  balls, 
picnics,  or  by  any  other  method,  shall  be  denied. 

RULE  113. 

Members  of  the  Force  or  Department  will  not,  without  per- 
mission of  the  Board,  be  allowed  to  make  presents  to,  or  be- 
stow testimonials  upon  other  members  of  the  Force  or  De- 
partment, nor  will  they  be  allowed  to  collect  money,  or  receive 
anything  else,  from  citizens  or  others  for  any  such  purpose,  or 
circulate  subscription  papers,  sell  tickets,  or  collect  money 
from  citizens  for  charitable  or  other  purposes,  without  leave 
of  the  Board. 

RULE  114. 

No  member  of  the  Force  shall  accept  from  any  person,  while 
such  person  is  in  his  custody,  or  after  such  person  shall  have 
been  discharged,  or  from  any  one  of  his  friends,  any  gratuity, 
reward  or  gift,  directly  or  indirectly;  nor  receive  from  any 
person  (without  the  permission  of  the  Board  of  Police)  com- 
pensation for  damages  sustained  in  the  discharge  of  his  duty. 


SUPPLIES. 

RULE  115. 

Requisitions  for  supplies  in  stock  shall  be  allowed  by  the 
signature  of  a Commissioner,  a member  of  the  Committee  on 
Repairs  and  Supplies,  which  shall  be  filed  and  numbered.  A 
book  of  “Requisition  Orders,”  with  coupons  annexed,  shall  be 
kept.  Coupon  orders  from  said  book,  numbered  to  correspond 
with  the  requisition,  shall,  when  necessary,  be  issued  to  carry 
into  effect  such  requisitions.  Such  requisitions  and  orders 


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shall  be  returned  with  the  duplicate  bills  rendered  and  pre- 
served in  the  Treasurer’s  office,  and  a duplicate  copy  of  the 
bills  transmitted  to  the  Finance  Department. 

All  officers  and  employees  of  this  Department  are  cautioned 
that  all  expenditures,  except  in  cases  of  positive  emergency, 
must  be  authorized  in  writing  by  the  Board  of  Police,  upon 
requisition  duly  made,  before  any  liability  is  incurred. 

In  cases  of  emergency,  such  as  expenses  for  the  execution  of 
criminal  process,  apprehension  and  arrest  of  criminals,  ex- 
penses involved  in  the  detection  of  crime,  etc.,  where  it  is  im- 
possible to  obtain  in  advance  the  necessary  authority,  bills 
must  be  submitted  for  each  month  immediately  after  the  last 
day  thereof.  Such  bills  must  be  carefully  examined,  audited, 
and,  if  correct,  approved  by  the  Captain,  Inspector  and  Chief  of 
Police. 

Hereafter  whenever  an  officer  or  employee  of  this  Department 
shall  make  a requisition  for  supplies  or  repairs,  he  shall  sub- 
mit with  such  requisition,  over  his  official  signature,  a state- 
ment addressed  to  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Repairs 
and  Supplies,  containing  the  following  information: 

First— The  number  of  articles  of  the  kind  called  for  in  the 
requisition  there  on  hand. 

Second— The  condition  of  all  such  articles. 

Third— The  date  of  the  last  receipt,  in  that  Precinct  or  of- 
fice, of  articles  of  the  same  kind  or  nature  called  for  in  the 
requisition  and  the  number  then  received. 

Fourth— A detailed  statement  showing  the  special  circum- 
stances under  which  additional  supplies  or  repairs  are  made 
necessary  at  that  time. 

The  Chief  Clerk  is  directed  to  prepare  and  distribute  suitable 
blanks  for  this  purpose. 


BONDS. 

RULE  11G. 

Every  person  appointed  to  the  office  of  Chief  of  Police,  Deputy 
Chief  of  Police,  Inspector  or  Captain  in  the  Police  Force  of  the 
City  of  New  York,  shall,  before  entering  upon  the  duties  of 
such  office,  or  as  soon  thereafter  as  possible,  give  to  the  Board 
of  Police  of  said  city  security,  by  bond,  in  the  penal  sum  of 
twenty  thousand  dollars  ($20,000)  for  Chief  of  Police  and  Dep- 
uty Chief  of  Police,  fifteen  thousand  dollars  ($15,000) 
for  Inspector,  and  ten  thousand  dollars  ($10,000)  for 


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Captain;  and  every  person  appointed  to  the  office  of 
Property  Clerk  in  the  Police  Department  of  said  city, 
before  entering  upon  the  duties  of  such  office,  shall  give  to  the 
said  Board  of  Police  security  by  bond  in  the  penal  sum  of 
twenty-five  thousand  dollars  ($25,000)  for  the  faithful  perform- 
ance of  the  duties  of  their  respective  offices,  and  that  they  will 
severally  well  and  truly  account  for,  and  pay  over  and  deliver 
to  the  persons  and  officers  entitled  to  the  same,  all  money  and 
property  which  shall  come  into  their  possession  in  the  dis- 
charge of  their  official  duties,  as  provided  in  the  orders,  rules 
and  regulations  of  the  service.  Such  security  shall  be  by  bond, 
to  the  Board  of  Police  of  the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of 
New  York,  to  be  executed  by  the  person  so  appointed  to  such 
office,  and  two  persons  as  sureties.  The  sureties  to  be  residents 
of  the  State  and  freeholders  in  the  City  of  New  York,  and  to 
justify  by  affidavit  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Treasurer  of  Po- 
lice. Such  bond  and  affidavit  shall  be  renewed  from  time  to 
time,  as  may  be  required  by  the  Board  of  Police,  and  to  be  in 
form  approved  by  said  Board. 

Acting  Captains  of  Police  shall  give  bonds  when  and  in  such 
sum  as  the  Board  of  Police  may  from  time  to  time  direct. 


BLOTTERS. 

RULE  117. 

Each  Captain  shall  keep  in  his  Police  Station-house  a book 
to  be  called  a “Blotter,”  in  which  shall  be  entered  daily,  as  the 
events  in  their  order  occur,  the  time  that  the  Captain  and  each 
of  the  Sergeants  are  on  duty  in  the  Station-house;  and  the 
particular  hours  during  which  they  were  engaged  in  visiting 
the  Patrolmen  on  their  respective  districts,  posts  or  stations. 
The  entries  in  such  books  shall  exhibit  a faithful  daily  account 
of  all  the  transactions  and  occurrences  at  the  office,  and  of  all 
matters  of  interest  or  importance  to  the  Department,  in  or  out 
of  the  office;  and  of  all  arrests,  for  any  reason  whatever;  with 
the  name,  occupation  and  residence  (if  known)  of  all  persons 
arrested;  the  time  of  such  arrest;  the  offenses  for  which  they 
were  arrested;  the  hour,  place  and  manner  in  which  the  of- 
fense was  committed;  and  any  other  particulars  of  importance 
concerning  them;  together  with  the  names  and  residences  of 
complainants  and  of  witnesses,  and  the  name  or  names  of  the 
members  of  the  Force  by  whom  the  arrests  were  made.  The 
Blotter  shall  also  exhibit  an  accurate  and  full  account  of  all 


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larcenies,  burglaries  and  other  offenses;  money  and  other  ar- 
ticles of  value  taken  from  prisoners;  all  stolen  property  re- 
covered,. enumerating  the  articles;  all  property,  money  or  other 
valuable  thing  which  may  come  into  his  possession;  the  name 
and  residence  (if  known)  of  the  person  in  whose  possession  it 
was  found;  the  name  of  the  person  or  officer  by  whom  it  was 
found,  whether  the  same  was  stolen  or  otherwise;  how 
much  property  was  disposed  of;  such  entry  to  be  made  at  the 
time  the  property  is  received.  In  the  absence,  illness  or  other 
disability  of  the  Captain,  the  Sergeant  in  command  will  see 
that  all  entries  in  the  Blotter  are  properly  made.  The  entire 
duty  performed  by  each  Platoon  shall  be  entered  separately  in 
said  book. 

They  shall  enter  in  the  Blotter  the  name  and  residence  (if 
known)  of  the  owner  of  any  property  stolen  and  in  their  posses- 
sion; the  estimated  value  of  such  stolen  property,  the  names  of 
the  Sergeant,  Roundsman  and  Patrolman  on  the  beat  at  the  time 
the  offense  was  committed;  the  name  or  names  of  the  members 
of  the  Force  who  recovered  such  stolen  property;  also  all  de- 
linquencies and  violations  of  the  orders,  rules  and  regulations 
of  the  service  on  the  part  of  the  Force,  or  by  any  member  or 
members  thereof. 

All  entries  required  to  be  made  in  the  Desk  and  Telegraph 
Blotters  shall  be  made  by  the  Sergeant  or  Acting  Sergeant  on 
desk  duty,  excepting  such  entries  as  may  be  otherwise  pro- 
vided for  in  the  Rules. 


SICK  TIME. 

RULE  118. 

Deductions  of  one-half  the  amount  will  be  made  from  the 
compensation  of  members  of  the  Force  for  lost  time  by  absence 
for  any  cause,  with  leave  (except,  when  otherwise  ordered), 
lost  or  sick  time,  sickness  or  other  disability,  physical  or  men- 
tal. 

For  absence  without  leave  full  pay  will  be  deducted. 

Full  pay  may  be  allowed  for  lost  time  by  sickness  or  in- 
juries only  by  the  Board  of  Police,  after  written  application 
therefor,  and  all  such  applications  by  members  of  the  Force 
shall  be  made  in  the  form  of  an  affidavit  stating  cause,  date 
and  duration  of  disability,  and  all  particulars  in  each  case. 
Such  application  must  be  accompanied  by  a certificate  of  the 
Surgeon  of  the  District  and  a report  of  the  Commanding  Officer 
of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to  which  the  applicant  is  attached. 


OP  THE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 


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RULE  119. 

Whenever  any  member  of  the  Force  is  absent  on  account  of 
sickness,  injury  or  disability  which ' is  feigned  or  simulated, 
or  when  it  arises  from  carelessness,  improper  or  vicious  con- 
duct, excessive  indulgence  of  appetite,  or  other  bad  habits;  im- 
proper, illegal  or  immoral  practices;  or  if  the  sick  members 
shall  fraudulently,  by  concealment,  false  statement  or  other- 
wise seek  to  deceive  or  mislead  the  Surgeon  in  relation  to  the 
case;  or  if  the  member  shall  not  remain  at  his  residence,  so  as 
to  be  visited  at  the  option  of  the  Surgeon;  or  if  he  refuses  or 
neglects  to  conform  to  the  instructions  of  the  Surgeon,  he  shall 
be  liable  to  charges  of  “conduct  unbecoming  an  officer,”  and 
may  be  tried,  convicted  and  dismissed  from  the  Force,  or  other- 
wise punished. 


LEAVES  OE  ABSENCE. 

RULE  120. 

No  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  leave  the  City  of  New 
York,  or  be  absent  from  duty,  except  as  provided  in  the  rules 
and  regulations  of  the  Department,  except  the  Chief  of  Police, 
who  may  be  absent  upon  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Police. 

The  Chief  of  Police  has  power  to  grant  leaves  of  absence  to 
members  of  the  Force,  with  half  pay,  for  any  period  of  time 
not  exceeding  five  days,  whenever,  in  his  judgment,  the  cir- 
cumstances surrounding  each  particular  application  require 
that  such  application  be  granted,  and  when  such  absence  shall 
not  be  prejudicial  to  the  interests  of  the  Department. 

All  applications  for  leaves  of  absence  for  a period  not  exceed- 
ing five  days  shall  be  made  through  the  Captains  or  Command- 
ing Officers  of  Precincts  or  Squads  to  the  Chief  of  Police;  and 
all  applications  for  leaves  of  absence  for  any  period  exceeding 
five  days  shall  be  made  to  the  Board  of  Police  through  the 
Captains  or  Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts  or  Squads,  and 
the  Chief  of  Police,  who  shall  forward  such  applications  to  the 
Board  of  Police  with  his  approval  or  disapproval  endorsed 
thereon. 

In  every  application  for  leave  of  absence  there  shall  be  set 
forth  the  object  and  purpose  of  such  absence,  the  date  of  the 
commencement  of  the  leave,  and  the  circumstances  requiring 
the  leave  asked  for. 

Applicants  for  leave  of  absence  to  attend  upon  funerals,  shall 
state  explicitly  the  relationship  existing  between  the  deceased 


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person  and  the  applicant,  where  the  funeral  is  to  take  place, 
and  also  the  time  and  place  of  interment. 

RULE  121. 

Leave  of  absence  with  pay  will  be  granted  to  Surgeons  for 
not  exceeding  twenty  days  in  each  year,  on  approval  of  the 
Board  of  Police.  The  Surgeon  applying  for  this  leave  shall  ar- 
range with  another  Surgeon  to  take  charge  of  his  District  dur- 
ing such  absence. 

RULE  122. 

Members  of  the  Force  who  have  small-pox  or  other  conta- 
gious diseases  in  their  families,  requiring  their  personal  atten- 
tion, shall  be  allowed  leave  of  absence  with  pay  (and  not  re- 
port at  the  Station-house)  at  the  discretion  of  the  Chief  of  Po- 
lice, on  the  report  of  the  Surgeon  of  the  District,  “That  the 
nature  of  the  contagion  is  such  as  to  endanger  the  health  of 
other  members  of  the  Force  at  the  Station-house.” 

The  District  Surgeon  shall  make  semi-weekly  visits  to  the 
family  and  report  when  the  danger  of  contagion  is  over. 

RULE  123. 

Captains  and  Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts  shall  grant 
each  Roundsman  and  Patrolman  of  their  respective  commands 
a night  off  duty,  Roundsman  once  in  each  sixteen  days,  and 
Patrolman  once  in  each  twenty  days,  provided  the  exigencies 
of  the  service  will  permit.  In  cases  of  Roundsmen,  the  night 
off  shall  be  arranged  so  that  one  only  shall  be  permitted  the 
privilege  at  the  same  time. 


GRADES. 

RULE  124. 

Patrolmen  who  have  been  fined  five  or  more  days’  pay  within 
six  months,  or  ten  or  more  days’  pay  within  one  year,  of  the 
date  of  their  claim  to  advancement  to  the  different  grades, 
shall  be  declared  by  the  Chief  of  Police  as  unworthy  of  ad- 
vancement, and  their  application  shall  be  rejected  by  the  Board 
of  Police. 

When  a Patrolman  of  the  second,  third,  fourth  or  fifth  grades 
shall  have  completed  the  legal  term  of  service  in  either  of  said 
grades,  the  Commanding  Officer  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to 
which  he  is  attached  shall  forward  to  the  Inspector  of  the 
District  a report  setting  forth  the  fact  of  such  service,  and  the 


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conduct  and  efficiency  of  such  Patrolman,  together  with  the 
dates  of  appointment  and  advancement  (if  any)  and  the  Pre- 
cincts in  which  he  has  served.  The  Inspector  shall  forward 
such  report,  with  his  indorsement  thereupon,  to  the  Chief  of 
Police,  and  by  him  to  the  Board,  with  his  recommendation  and 
the  record  of  the  Patrolman  attached. 

In  making  up  the  record  of  a Patrolman,  on  application  for 
advancement  to  Grade,  charges  pending  shall  be  considered  as 
of  effect,  to  prevent  the  advancement,  and  the  application  shall 
not  be  granted  until  all  pending  charges  are  disposed  of.  Ad- 
vancement to  grade  shall  take  effect  from  the  date  when  the 
term  of  service  in  the  next  lower  grade  has  expired;  and  in 
cases  where  advancement  is  denied  by  reason  of  fines,  under 
this  rule,  the  date  of  such  advancement  shall  be  as  from  the 
date  of  six  months  or  a year  (as  the  case  may  be)  from  the 
date  of  filing  the  charge  in  such  cases. 


TRANSFERS  AND  DETAILS. 

RULE  125. 

The  Chief  of  Police  is  empowered,  by  chapter  569  of  the  Laws 
of  1895,  to  assign  to  duty  the  members  of  the  uniformed  force, 
and  to  transfer  and  detail  to  duty  such  members  of  the  uni- 
formed force,  and  to  change  such  assignments,  transfers  and 
details  from  time  to  time,  whenever  in  his  judgment  the  exi- 
gencies of  the  service  may  require  such  change. 

When  a member  of  the  force  is  transferred  from  one  Pre- 
cinct or  Squad  to  another,  the  Captain  or  officer  in  command 
shall  .furnish  him  with  a certificate,  directed  to  the  officer  com- 
manding the  Precinct  to  which  he  is  transferred,  setting  forth; 

1st.  The  grade  of  the  officer  and  date  of  appointment. 

2d.  The  time  he  has  served  in  said  grade. 

3d.  The  time  he  has  lost  by  absence. 

4th.  The  time  he  has  lost  by  sickness. 

5th.  The  time  he  has  lost  by  fines  during  the  then  current 
month,  and  whether  said  officer  has  been  directed  to  procure  a 
new  uniform,  or  any  part  thereof,  and  if  so,  make  report  to 
the  Inspector  of  the  District  to  which  he  is  transferred. 

The  Captain  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  from  which  a Patrol- 
man of  any  Grade  less  than  first  shall  be  transferred  shall 
forward  with  the  transfer  papers  provided  in  these  rules  a 
certifica||  of  the  conduct  and  efficiency  of  the  Patrolman  to  the 
Captain  of  the  Precinct  to  which  he  is  transferred.  And  in 


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cases  of  more  than  one  transfer  of  an  officer,  such  reports  or 
copies  thereof  shall  be  forwarded  to  each  succeeding  Precinct. 

The  Captain  or  officer  to  whose  command  he  is  transferred, 
on  receiving  such  certificate,  shall  enter  the  time,  so  certified, 
on  the  Blotter,  and  shall,  in  accordance  with  such  certificate, 
place  the  transferred  officer  on  the  pay-roll  for  the  month,  as 
though  he  had  been  a member  of  his  command  for  the  whole 
of  said  month. 

RULE  126. 

In  cases  of  emergency,  the  Captains  are,  with  the  written 
permission  of  the  Chief  of  Police,  empowered  to  detail— for  a 
period  not  exceeding  three  days— members  of  their  immediate 
command  for  special  duty,  outside  of  the  Precinct  to  which 
they  are  assigned. 

RULE  127. 

Applications  for  transfer,  assignment  to  duty  and  detailment, 
shall  be  transmitted  through  the  Inspector  of  the  District  to 
which  the  applicant  belongs,  and  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  in 
writing,  setting  forth  the  reasons  therefor. 

Such  applications,  when  made  by  Captains  or  officers  in 
charge  of  Squads,  shall  be  transmitted  through  the  Inspector 
of  the  District  to  which  he  belongs  to  the  Chief  of  Police.  Ap- 
plications made  by  members  of  the  Force  below  rank  of  Cap- 
tain of  the  Precinct  or  officer  in  charge  of  a Squad  to  which  he 
belongs,  shall  be  transmitted  by  the  Captain  or  officer  in 
charge,  through  the  Inspector  of  the  District  to  the  Chief  of 
Police. 

The  Captains,  or  officers  in  charge  of  Squads,  and  Inspectors, 
shall  indorse  on  each  application  his  opinion  whether  the  same 
ought  to  be  granted  or  not,  with  the  reasons  therefor. 

RULE  128. 

The  Chief  of  Police  will  not  detail  for  light  duty  any  Patrol- 
men who  have  not  been  on  the  Police  Force  for  fifteen  (15) 
years,  until  those  who  have  been  on  the  Force  twenty  (20) 
years  shall  have  been  assigned  to  light  duty;  nor  any  who  have 
not  been  on  the  Force  ten  (10)  years,  until  those  who  have 
served  fifteen  (15)  years  shall  have  been  assigned  to  light  duty 
proper  for  them. 


OP  THE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT.  39 

APPOINTMENTS. 

RULE  129. 

The  Board  has  adopted  regulations  for  the  appointment  of 
members  of  the  Force,  and  all  other  employees  of  the  Depart- 
ment, and  has  embodied  them  in  the  rules  provided  for  the 
Police  Civil  Service  Board. 


RULE  130. 

No  person  will  be  appointed  Patrolman  of  the  Police  Force 

unless— 

1st.  He  is  able  to  read  and  write  the  English  language  under- 
standing^. 

2d.  He  is  a citizen  of  the  United  States,  and  has  been  so  for 
one  year  next  prior  to  his  application  for  appointment.. 

3d.  He  has  been  a resident  of  this  State  during  a term  of  one 
year  next  prior  to  his  application  for  appointment. 

4th.  He  has  never  been  convicted  of  felony. 

5th.  He  is  at  least  five  feet  eight  inches  in  height,  measured 
in  his  bare  feet,  and  weighs  not  less  than  one  hundred 
and  forty  pounds,  avoirdupois,  without  clothing,  and 
his  chest  measurement  shall  be  at  least  34^  inches. 

6th.  He  is  less  than  thirty  years  of  age. 

7th.  He  is  of  good  health,  and  sound  in  body  and  mind. 

8th.  He  is  of  good  moral  character  and  habits. 

9th.  Nor  unless  he  has  been  examined  by  the  Civil  Service 
Board  of  Examiners,  and  his  name  appears  on  the  eli- 
gible list. 


RULE  131. 

All  persons  employed  as  probationary  Patrolmen  more  than 
sixty  days  after  the  surgical  examination  by  which  they  were 
respectively  passed,  shall,  before  the  constitutional  oath  of  of- 
fice is  administered,  be  re-examined  and  a certificate  made  by 
a Committee  of  Surgeons,  in  the  same  manner  in  all  respects 
as  is  required  in  the  first  examination,  such  re-examination  to 
be  made  without  reference  to  the  records  or  papers  of  any 
former  examination.  If  it  shall  appear  by  such  examination 
that  the  candidate  is  then  physically  deficient  or  disqualified, 
or  if  it  shall  in  any  manner  appear  that  he  is,  for  any  cause, 
disqualified  to  be  a Patrolman,  the  Chief  Clerk,  before  adminis- 
tering the  constitutional  oath  of  office,  shall  report  the  facts 
to  the  Board  of  Police.  Thereupon,  if  the  Board  is  satisfied 


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that  the  candidate  is  not  a competent  or  proper  person  to  be  a 
Policeman,  they  may  by  resolution  revoke  and  cancel  the  em- 
ployment. All  probationary  employees  shall  present  a certifi- 
cate from  the  Health  Department  that  they  have  been  duly 
vaccinated. 

RULE  132. 

Captains  are  required  to  give  their  personal  attention  and 
supervision  to  the  orders  for  investigations  into  the  character, 
habits  and  associates  of  applicants  for  appointment  on  the  Po- 
lice Force,  referred  to  them  for  report. 

They  will  take  such  measures,  and  employ  such  members  of 
their  command,  in  prosecuting  the  inquiries,  as  shall  be  nec- 
essary. They  shall  satisfy  themselves,  affirmatively,  as  to  the 
character,  habits  and  associates  of  the  applicant.  They  shall 
make  no  favorable  report,  in  relation  to  the  applicant,  until 
they  are  reasonably  assured  that  the  character,  habits  and  as- 
sociates of  the  applicant  are  good.  It  is  desired  that  this  inves- 
tigation shall  be,  in  each  and  every  case,  thoroughly  and  care- 
fully made;  and  that  unfavorable  reports  shall  not  be  unneces- 
sarily divulged  to  the  detriment  of  the  reputation  of  the  appli- 
cant. 


CHARGES,  TRIALS  AND  JUDGMENTS. 

RULE  133. 

The  record  and  certificates  of  all  judgments  rendered  by  the 
Board  in  relation  to  members  of  the  Force,  shall  be  authen- 
ticated by  the  signature  of  the  Chief  Clerk  or  First  Deputy 
Clerk. 

RULE  134. 

Charges  preferred  against  any  member  of  the  Police  Force 
must  be  in  writing,  and  verified  by  the  oath  of  the  complainant, 
except  charges  by  a Commissioner,  the  Chief  of  Police,  Inspec- 
tors, Captains,  Surgeons,  or  Chief  Clerk,  who  may  make 
charges  in  writing  without  oath. 

Under  the  law  the  Board  of  Police  shall  have  power  to  issue 
subpoenas  tested  in  the  name  of  the  President,  and  to  exact 
and  compel  obedience  to  any  order,  mandate  or  other  writ 
issued  by  said  Board,  by  attachment,  to  administer  an  oath  to 
a witness  in  the  exercise  of  its  powers  and  duties,  and  to  de- 
vise and  make  new  process  and  forms  of  proceeding  to  carry 
into  effect  the  powers  and  jurisdiction  possessed  by  it,  and  Sec- 
tion 7 and  Section  852  to  Section  869  inclusive,  of  the  Code  of 
Civil  Procedure,  are  hereby  made  applicable  to  such  proceed- 


OP  THE  POLICE  DEPARTMENT. 


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ings.  The  Board  of  Police  and  any  Commissioner  shall  have 
power  to  enforce  and  maintain  order  and  decorum  at  all  hear- 
ings and  trials,  and  may  punish  for  contempt  any  infraction  or 
violation  of  this  provision,  and  Section  8 to  Section  14  inclusive, 
and  Section  157,  and  Section  2,266  to  Section  2,292  inclusive,  of 
the  Code  of  Civil  Procedure,  are  hereby  made  applicable  to 
such  proceedings.  Each  Commissioner  of  Police,  the  Chief  of 
Police,  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Police,  the  Chief  Clerk  and  First 
Deputy  Clerk  of  the  Police  Department,  are  hereby  authorized 
and  empowered  to  administer  oaths  and  affirmation  to  any  per- 
son in  any  matter  or  proceedings  authorized  as  aforesaid,  and 
in  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  duties  of  any  officer,  or  to 
administer  oaths  of  office,  or  to  take  any  deposition  necessary 
to  be  made  under  the  orders,  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board 
of  Police,  for  the  purposes  of  this  Chapter.  Any  one  or  more 
of  the  Police  Commissioners  may,  and  he  or  they  are  hereby 
authorized  and  empowered  to  investigate,  take  evidence,  hear 
any  charge  or  charges  made  or  preferred  against  any  member 
or  members  of  the  Police  Force;  but  no  judgment  or  other  de- 
termination shall  be  rendered  or  pronounced,  dismissing,  re- 
moving or  suspending  any  member  or  members  of  said  Police 
Force,  or  imposing  any  fine,  or  forfeiture,  unless  a majority  of 
the  Board  of  Police  Commissioners  shall  concur.  Any  person 
making  complaint  that  a felony  or  misdemeanor  has  been  com- 
mitted may  be  required  to  make  oath  or  affirmation  thereto, 
and  for  this  purpose  any  Police  Commissioner,  the  Chief  of 
Police,  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Police,  Chief  Clerk,  or  First  Dep- 
uty Clerk  of  the  Police  Department,  the  Inspectors,  Captains 
and  Sergeants  of  Police,  shall  have  power  to  administer  oaths 
and  affirmations.  Any  willful  or  corrupt  false  swearing  by  any 
witness  or  person  to  any  material  fact  in  any  proceedings,  un- 
der the  said  orders,  rules  and  regulations,  or  under  this  Chap- 
ter of  the  act  hereby  amended,  shall  be  deemed  perjury,  and 
punished  in  the  manner  now  prescribed  by  law  for  such  of- 
fense. 


RULE  135. 

Charges  by  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen  against  members  of 
the  Force  shall  be  in  writing,  signed  by  the  officer  making  the 
same,  and  delivered  to  the  officer  in  command  at  the  Station- 
house,  who  shall  immediately  enter  the  same  in  the  Blotter, 
and  file  the  original  charge  so  made.  Captains  shall  transmit 
to  the  Chief  of  Police  a transcript  of  each  of  said  charges,  on 
the  day  the  same  is  entered  on  the  Blotter. 


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When,  in  the  judgment  of  the  commanding  officer  of  a Pre- 
cinct or  Squad,  a complaint  of  a trivial  nature  is  made,  under 
the  rules  of  the  Department,  against  any  member  of  the  Force 
of  his  command,  he  shall  attach  to  the  complaint  a brief  state- 
ment of  the  facts  and  his  recommendation  thereon,  and  forward 
the  same  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  who  shall  transmit  it  to  the 
Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Rules  and  Discipline. 

RULE  136. 

When  written  charges  are  preferred  against  any  member  of 
the  Police  Force,  they  shall  be  filed  with  the  Chief  Clerk; 
whereupon  specifications  of  the  charges,  with  a notice  of  the 
time  and  place  of  trial,  shall  be  served  upon  the  party  charged 
two  days  before  the  day  of  trial,  the  day  of  such  service  being 
counted  as  one  of  the  two  days;  any  member  may  admit  the 
same  in  writing,  on  a copy  of  the  papers  served,  but  no  state- 
ment in  explanation  or  mitigation  of  punishment  shall  be  made 
on  the  papers;  but  shorter  notice,  which  will  furnish  to  the  ac- 
cused an  opportunity  to  attend  the  trial,  at  the  time  specified 
in  such  notice,  shall  be  sufficient  to  authorize  the  taking  of 
the  testimony  of  any  witness,  who,  by  reason  of  residing  out  of 
the  State,  of  being  remote  from  the  place  of  trial,  by  reason 
of  sickness  or  other  pressing  cause,  cannot  attend  at  a later 
day,  without  great  personal  detriment  or  inconvenience. 

The  service  to  be  made, 

1st.  By  delivering  the  papers  to  him  personally; 

Or  2d.  By  leaving  the  same  at  his  place  of  residence,  with 
some  person  of  an  age  of  discretion; 

Or  3d.  If  his  place  of  residence  cannot  be  found,  then  by  post- 
ing the  same  in  a conspicuous  place,  in  the  Station- 
house  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to  which  he  is  attached. 

Charges  may  be  voted  frivolous,  and  dismissed  by  the  Board, 
without  evidence  or  trial. 

All  complaints  against  members  of  the  Force  made  at  the 
Station-house  (by  members  of  the  Force)  must  be  entered  in 
the  Blotter  at  the  time  each  complaint  is  made.  Captains  and 
Sergeants  in  command  of  Precincts  and  Squads  are  required, 
within  twenty-four  hours  after  complaint  is  made,  to  make 
charges  and  specifications  founded  on  each  complaint.  Rounds- 
men are  required  to  give  notice  in  writing  of  each  and  every 
complaint  made  by  them  against  a member  of  the  Force,  stat- 
ing the  charge,  the  name  and  Precinct  of  the  officer  against 
whom  the  complaint  is  made,  and  the  date  wThen  the  charge 


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was  made.  All  charges  and  specifications  to  be  immediately 
transmitted  to  the  Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  137. 

When  complaint  shall  be  made  by  any  reputable  person  or 
authority  imputing  to  any  member  of  the  Force  conduct  or 
acts  calling  for  discipline  or  punishment,  it  shall  be  the  duty 
of  the  Chief  of  Police,  Inspectors,  Captains,  or  other  officers  in 
command  of  such  members  of  the  Force,  to  enter  the  same  on 
the  Blotter,  and  to  request  the  person  or  authority  making  the 
complaint  to-  appear  at  the  Central  Office  and  verify  the  same 
by  affidavit. 

Upon  such  affidavit  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  Clerk  to 
cause  charges  and  specifications  to  be  framed,  signed  and  filed 
in  conformity  with  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Depart^ 
ment. 

Captains  in  command  of  Precincts,  and  officers  in  command 
of  Squads,  when  preferring  charges  against  members  of  the 
Force,  shall  sign  duplicates  of  the  charges  and  specifications 
and  forward  one,  under  the  rule,  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  and 
one  in  a separate  envelope,  sealed,  directly  to  the  Chief  Clerk, 
to  be  by  him  placed  on  file. 

RULE  138. 

Judgments  of  the  Board  will  be  in  writing,  duly  entered  in 
the  records  of  the  Department,  and  a notice  thereof  read  to 
the  Force  of  the  Precinct  to  which  the  member  belongs. 

RULE  139. 

Any  member  of  the  Police  Force  may  be  punished  by  the 
Board  of  Police,  in  their  discretion,  either  by  reprimand,  for- 
feiture, and  withholding  pay  not  exceeding  thirty  days  for  any 
one  offense,  or  by  dismissal  from  the  Force,  on  conviction  of 
either  of  the  following  offenses,  to  wit: 

Of  intoxication. 

Of  any  act  of  insubordination  or  disrespect  toward  a superior 
officer. 

Of  any  act  of  oppression  or  tyranny. 

Of  neglect  of  duty. 

Of  violation  of  the  rules. 

Of  neglect  or  disobedience  of  orders. 

Of  any  legal  offense. 

Of  absence  without  leave. 

Of  immoral  conduct. 

Of  conduct  unbecoming  an  officer. 


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Of  conduct  injurious  to  the  public  peace  or  welfare. 

Of  incapacity,  mental,  physical,  or  educational. 

Of  any  breach  of  discipline. 

Of  neglecting  or  refusing  to  pay  a debt  for  uniform  clothing. 

Of  contracting  a debt  under  false  or  fraudulent  pretenses. 

Of  failure  to  pay  a debt  for  which  judgment  shall  have  been 
rendered  in  an  action  at  law. 

Of  inefficiency. 

RULE  140. 

Trials  of  members  of  the  Force  will  be  held  at  such  times  as 
shall  be  ordered  py  the  Board,  and  shall  be  had  before  one  or 
more  of  the  Commissioners,  based  upon  written  charges  and 
specifications.  All  complaints  will  be  referred  to  the  Chairman 
of  the  Committee  on  Rules  and  Discipline  for  approval  before 
being  heard  by  the  Board. 

Such  testimony  as  shall  be  offered  for  and  against  the  ac- 
cused may  in  the  discretion  of  the  Commissioner  or  Commis- 
sioners hearing  the  case  be  taken  on  oath,  and  the  substance 
thereof  reduced  to  writing  by  the  Stenographer,  under  direction 
of  the  Commissioner  or  Commissioners  hearing  the  case.  If  the 
case  is  heard  by  less  than  three  Commissioners,  the  testimony 
shall  be  laid  before  the  several  Commissioners  before  judg- 
ment thereon. 


RULE  141. 

Captains  shall  report  to  the  Chief  of  Police  the  names  of  all 
Patrolmen  who  shall  have  been  absent,  without  leave,  for  five 
continuous  days,  and  the  Chief  of  Police  shall  make  charges 
against  such  delinquent  members. 

RULE  142. 

Captains  shall  make  charges  against  any  Patrolman  under 
their  command  who  shall,  through  neglect  of  duty,  fail  to  dis- 
cover a homicide,  burglary,  or  serious  breach  of  the  peace  com- 
mitted on  his  post,  during  his  tour  of  duty,  or  who  shall  neg- 
lect to  take  proper  measures  to  arrest  any  party  guilty  of  such 
offenses,  or  who,  while  on  duty,  shall  draw  his  pistol  on  a citi- 
zen or  use  his  club  except  in  self-defense. 

RULE  143. 

No  member  of  the  Police  Force,  being  under  charges,  shall 
either  before  trial  or  judgment,  cause  any  person  to  interfere, 
personally  or  by  letter,  in  his  behalf,  with  any  of  the  Police 
Commissioners. 


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RULE  144. 

Charges  against  members  of  the  Force,  on  complaints  in- 
volving inquiry  into  immoral,  obscene,  disgraceful  or  dis- 
gusting acts,  may  be  tried  by  the  Commissioners,  in  private. 

RULE  145. 

When  any  member  of  the  Force  is  charged  with  contracting 
a debt  and  a transcript  of  judgment  filed,  it  shall  be  the  duty 
of  the  Chief  Clerk  to  take  the  affidavit  of  the  complainant  set- 
ting forth- the  facts;  such  affidavit  shall  be  sent  to  the  Chief 
of  Police,  who  shall  thereupon  prefer  charges  against  the  of- 
ficer so  complained  of. 

RULE  146. 

It  is  obligatory  upon  all  Inspectors,  Captains,  Sergeants  and 
Roundsmen  of  the  Police  Force  to  report  all  violations  of  the 
rules  and  regulations  by  members  of  the  Force  under  their 
command  and  immediately  prefer  charges  for  such  violations 
to  the  Board  of  Police  through  the  Chief  of  Police;  any  failure 
so  to  do  will  be  treated  as  neglect  of  duty. 


CLOTHING  AND  EQUIPMENT. 

RULE  151. 

The  Board  of  Police  shall  establish  a Bureau,  to  be  called 
‘‘The  Bureau  of  Clothing  and  Equipment,”  and  designate  a 
suitable  person,  to  be  known  as  the  Equipment  Clerk,  who,  un- 
der the  direction  of  the  Chief  Clerk,  shall  supply  the  members 
of  the  Force  with  cloth,  pistols,  hats,  wreaths,  numbers  and 
buttons,  as  provided  by  the  rules  regulating  the  same.  He 
shall  report  to  the  Board,  on  the  first  Monday  of  each  month, 
a detailed  statement  of  the  transactions  of  his  Bureau.  He 
shall  also  report  any  violation  of  the  rules  affecting  his  Bu- 
reau, either  by  members  of  the  Force,  or  by  tailors  employed 
by  them,  in  making  up  cloth  furnished  by  the  Department  for 
uniforms. 

The  book  called  “Policeman’s  Record  and  History  of  Ar- 
rests,” copies  of  which  are  supplied  by  the  Bureau  of  Clothing 
and  Equipment,  is  recommended  for  use  by  members  of  the 
Force. 

RULE  152. 

Each  member  of  the  Force  shall  provide  himself  with  a 
whistle  of  a kind  to  be  determined  by  the  Chief  of  Police,  sam- 


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pie  of  which  may  be  seen  at  the  room  of  the  Equipment  Clerk 
at  Central  Office.  Two  blasts  of  this  whistle  shall  constitute 
a call.  A visiting  officer  shall  not  call  until  he  has  gone  over 
the  post.  If  unable  to  find  the  officer  he  shall  give  the  call  in 
the  centre  and  on  each  extremity  of  the  post.  The  Patrolman 
shall  answer  in  like  manner,  and  if  the  visiting  officer  re- 
quires the  presence  of  the  Patrolman  he  shall  give  a single 
blast  of  his  wffiistle. 

If  a Patrolman  on  his  post  requires  the  presence  of  another 
officer  on  the  adjoining  post,  he  will,  in  ordinary  cases,  give  a 
single  blast  of  his  whistle,  which  will  be  answered  in  like 
manner,  when  the  Patrolman  making  the  call  will  again  give 
a single  blast  of  his  whistle. 

In  cases  of  fire,  riot,  or  other  emergency,  when  the  Patrol- 
man requires  the  assistance  of  more  than  one  officer,  he  will 
give  three  blasts  of  his  whistle  in  quick  succession,  and  all  the 
officers  hearing  it  will  answer  by  a single  blast,  and  immedi- 
ately repair  to  the  assistance  of  the  officer  making  the  call. 

All  Patrolmen  carrying  a night  baton  will  use  the  same 
when  requiring  assistance,  as  well  as  the  whistle  when  neces- 
sary. 

In  cases  of  disorder,'  riots  and  other  emergencies,  the  Chief 
of  Police  may,  in  his  discretion,  order  the  Force  to  use  the 
locust  baton  temporarily;  and  the  day  baton  shall  only  be 
used  for  dress  parades  and  drilling  purposes. 

The  baton  shall  be  carried  at  all  times  in  a socket  to  be 
made  for  the  purpose,  attached  to  the  belt,  when  worn,  on  the 
left  side,  and  shall  only  be  drawn  therefrom  when  specially 
ordered,  or  when  required  for  the  self-protection  of  the  officer, 
or  for  use  in  urgent  cases. 

When  belts  are  not  worn  during  the  night  time  the  baton 
shall  be  carried  in  the  hand.  Patrolmen  shall  not  swing  or 
toy  with  their  batons,  but  shall  carry  them  as  inconspicuously 
as  possible. 

RULE  153. 

Cloth  for  Police  uniforms  (overcoats,  frock-coats,  blouses, 
vests  and  trousers)  must  be  purchased  at  the  “Bureau  of  Cloth- 
ing and  Equipment.”  No  member  of  the  Force  shall  wear 
either  of  the  above-mentioned  garments  unless  the  same  is 
stamped  or  marked  by  the  shield  number. 

RULE  154. 

All  members  of  the  Department  desiring  Police  clothing 
must  personally  procure  their  cloth  at  the  office  of  the  Bureau 


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of  Clothing  and  Equipment,  and  have  the  quantity  required 
for  each  suit  (or  garment  or  garments,  in  case  less  than  a full 
suit  is  required)  cut  off  separately.  The  sale  to  tailors,  or 
others,  of  quantities  for  more  than  one  suit,  in  one  piece,  will 
not  be  allowed  except  upon  the  order  of  the  Chief  Clerk  in 
writing. 

Cloths,  hats,  caps,  clubs,  belts  and  buttons  shall  be  sold  at 
the  Bureau  of  Clothing  and  Equipment  for  account  of  the 
owners  thereof,  and  paid  for  in  cash  on  delivery.  The  Equip- 
ment Clerk  shall  deposit  the  moneys  received,  keep  account 
thereof,  and  make  reports  under  the  direction  of  the  Chief 
Clerk.  The  Equipment  Clerk  shall  keep  posted  and  displayed 
in  the  room  where  sales  are  made  a card  exhibiting  in  con- 
spicuous figures  the  prices  of  the  several  articles  kept  on  sale, 
and  that  sales  are  made  for  cash  only.  Each  member  of  the 
Force  applying  to  make  purchases  must  appear  in  uniform,  ex- 
cept when  making  first  purchases  after  his  appointment. 

RULE  155. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  supply  their  own  wreaths  and 
numbers,  using  only  the  authorized  patterns  of  those  articles 
respectively,  to  be  purchased  at  the  Bureau  of  Clothing  and 
Equipment. 

RULE  156. 

Manuals,  shields,  fire  keys  and  transportation  certificates  are 
supplied  to  each  member  of  the  Force,  but  remain  the  property 
of  the  Department.  Each  member  leaving  the  Force  is  re- 
quired to  deliver  his  manual,  shield,  fire  key  and  transporta- 
tion certificate  to  his  commanding  officer,  who  shall  return  the 
same  to  the  Chief  Clerk. 

RULE  157. 

In  addition  to  the  ordinary  baton  of  a Patrolman,  each  mem- 
ber of  the  Police  Force  shall  be  armed,  while  on  duty,  .with  a 
revolving  pistol  of  pattern  and  calibre  approved  by  the  Board. 

Pistols  must  be  plainly  stamped  with  a number  corresponding 
to  the  shield  number  of  each  officer.  They  must  be  kept  clean, 
in  perfect  repair,  and  at  all  times  prepared  for  instant  use. 
Commanding  officers  will  cause  frequent  inspections  to  be 
made  to  see  that  officers  are  properly  equipped  according  to 
these  rules. 

A school  of  instruction  in  pistol  practice  is  established,  under 
the  following  regulations: 

The  school  shall  be  in  charge  of  a Sergeant,  with  such  as- 
sistants as  may  be  directed. 


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Subject  to  the  approval  of  the  proper  authorities,  practice 
will  be  held  at  the  range  designated  by  the  Board  of  Police, 
and  at  such  days  and  hours  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  fixed. 

The  Chief  of  Police  will  detail  in  regular  rotation  “off  Pla- 
toons” for  this  duty.  Platoons  will  be  formed  in  their  re- 
spective Station-houses,  and  march  to  the  Armory  in  command 
of  a Roundsman,  who  will  report  his  Platoon  to  the  Sergeant 
in  charge.  Orders  will  be  so  given  that  the  Platoons  will  re- 
port successively  at  1,  2,  3 and  4 p.  m. 

One  hour  will  be  devoted  to  the  instruction  of  each  Platoon, 
after  which  the  Platoon  will  be  re-formed,  roll  called  and  dis- 
missed without  returning  to  the  Station-house. 

Captains  of  Precincts  will  see  that  each  member  of  the  Pla- 
toon, on  this  duty,  is  provided  with  a revolver,  of  the  regula- 
tion pattern  and  calibre,  in  good  order,  and  that  it  is  taken  to 
the  Armory  unloaded.  Captains  will  also  cause  to  be  prepared 
a roll  of  the  Platoon  on  duty.  This  roll  will  be  delivered  to 
the  Roundsman  in  command,  and  by  him  delivered  to  the  Ser- 
geant in  charge  of  the  School  of  Instruction. 

Roundsmen  will  be  held  strictly  responsible  for  the  conduct 
of  the  respective  commands.  Rules  and  regulations  of  the  De- 
partment in  regard  to  the  conduct  and  discipline  of  the  officers 
will  be  strictly  enforced. 

RULE  158. 

No  pistols  or  other  fire-arms  shall  be  discharged  within  the 
premises  of  the  Central  Department.  All  loaded  fire-arms 
coming  into  the  possession  of  the  Police  Force  shall,  before  de- 
livery to  the  Property  Clerk,  be  discharged  without  unneces- 
sary- delay  at  or  near  the  respective  Station-houses,  under  di- 
rection of  the  Commanding  Officer  of  the  Precinct. 


UNIFORMS. 

RULE  161. 

Uniforms  and  parts  of  uniforms  must  be  made  in  strict  accord 
with  regulations. 

Each  garment  is  required  to  be  inspected  by  the  Inspector  of 
the  District,  as  to  its  color,  quality,  manufacture  and  fitting, 
before  it  can  be  worn  by  a member  of  the  Force. 

Members  of  the  Force  are  advised  to  employ  a tailor  accus- 
tomed to  making  first-class  uniforms,  as  all  and  every  part  of 
the  uniform  not  made  in  accordance  with  the  regulations  will 
be  rejected. 


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RULE  162. 

Shields  are  to  be  worn  without  chains,  and  carefully  used, 
kept  clean  and  bright,  and  when  required,  replated  at  the  cost 
of  the  member. 

The  shield  of  the  Police  Surgeons  shall  be  worn  upon  the 
vest  and  in  view  upon  all  occasions  of  duty,  to  be  made  of 
yellow  metal,  fire  gilt  (as  per  sample  in  charge  of  the  Chief 
Clerk),  and  to  have  over  the  top  a ribbon  of  the  same  material 
containing  the  word  “Surgeon.” 

If  any  member  shall  break,  or  bend,  or  otherwise  change  the 
form  of  his  shield,  or  the  fastening  thereof,  he  shall  pay  the 
cost  of  repair  or  furnish  a new  one,  as  may  be  required. 

It  will  be  deemed  “Neglect  of  Duty”  on  the  part  of  any 
member  of  the  Force  to  carelessly  lose  his  shield  or  any  other 
insignia  of  office,  to  neglect  to  fasten  the  same  securely  to  his 
clothing,  or  neglect  to  report  such  loss  immediately  thereafter 
to  the  officer  in  command  at  the  Station-house. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  Captains  to  immediately  make  charges 
against  the  officer  for  losing  his  shield,  and  the  fact  of  the  loss 
shall  be  presumptive  evidence  of  carelessness. 

Any  member  of  the  Force  convicted  of  such  charge,  wherein 
neglect  or  wrong-doing  is  established,  may  be  fined. 

RULE  163. 

Each  member  of  the  Force  furnishes  his  own  club  and  belt, 
but  they  must  conform,  in  all  respects,  to  the  regulations  of 
the  Board  of  Police.  Clubs  and  belts  of  regulation  pattern  can 
be  purchased  at  the  Department  of  Clothing  and  Equipment. 

RULE  164. 

That  the  baton  for  night  service  shall  be  not  less  than 
twenty-two  inches  long,  and  one  inch  and  three-eighths  thick, 
and  shall  be  made  from  sound  locust  wood;  and  no  other  shall 
be  used,  except  on  occasion  of  dress  parade,  when  ornamental 
batons,  made  from  rosewood,  if  of  regulation  pattern,  may  be 
used. 

The  “billy”  to  be  used  by  the  Force  shall  be  made  of  gren- 
adilla,  or  coco-bolo  wood,  and  shall  be  fourteen  inches  in 
length,  one  inch  and  five-eighths  thick  on  one  end,  tapering 
down  to  one  inch  in  thickness  at  the  other. 

RULE  165. 

The  full-dress  of  the  members  of  the  Police  Force,  excepting 
the  Surgeons,  shall  be  of  blue  cloth,  indigo-dyed,  and  all  wool, 
except  as  otherwise  directed. 


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RULE  166. 

For  the  Chief  and  Deputy  Chief  of  Police— The  dress  shall  be  a 
double-breasted  frock  coat;  the  waist  to  extend  to  the  top  of 
the  hip,  and  the  skirt  to  within  one  inch  of  the  bend  of  the 
knee;  two  rows  of  Police-buttons  on  the  breast,  eight  in  each 
row,  placed  in  pairs,  the  distance  between  each  row  five  and 
one-half  inches  at  the  top,  and  three  and  one-half  inches  at  the 
bottom,  stand-up  collar,  to  rise  no  higher  than  to  permit  the 
chin  to  turn  freely  over  it,  to  hook  in  front  at  the  bottom; 
cuffs,  three  and  one-half  inches  deep,  and  to  button  with  three 
small  buttons  at  the  under  seam;  two  buttons  on  the  hips, 
one  button  on  the  bottom  of  each  skirt  pocket  welt,  and  two 
buttons  intermediate,  so  that  there  will  be  six  buttons  on  the 
back;  collars  and  cuffs  to  be  of  dark-blue  velvet;  lining  of  the 
coat  black.  The  trousers  plain;  black  neck-cloth  and  white 
collar;  the  vest,  single-breasted,  with  eight  buttons  placed  at 
equal  distances.  Gold  wreath  on  cap  shall  inclose  the  word 
“Chief”  or  “Deputy  Chief.” 

RULE  1G7. 

For  Inspectors— The  dress  the  same  as  for  Chief  of  Police,  ex- 
cept that  there  will  be  seven  buttons  in  each  row  on  the  breast 
of  the  coat,  placed  at  equal  distances,  and  the  gold  wreath  on 
the  cap  shall  inclose  the  word  “Inspector”  in  gold. 

RULE  168. 

For  Captains  and  Sergeants— The  same  as  for  Chief  of  Police, 
except  that  there  will  be  eight  buttons  in  each  row  on  the 
breast  of  the  coat,  placed  at  equal  distances;  collar  rolling,  the 
collar  and  cuffs  of  the  same  color  and  material  as  the  coat. 
The  cap  for  Captains  and  Sergeants  shall  be  in  shape  now 
worn,  made  of  blue  cloth,  with  gold  wreath.  For  Captains, 
gold  embroidery  cord  in  place  of  strap,  with  black  mohair 
braid,  two  inches  in  width.  For  Sergeants,  the  same,  without 
mohair  braid;  the  wreath  on  the  cap  to  inclose  the  word  “Cap- 
tain” or  “Sergeant.” 

RULE  1G9. 

For  Patrolmen— The  dress  shall  be  a single-breasted  frock- 
coat,  with  rolling  collar;  the  waist  to  extend  to  the  top  of  the 
hip  and  the  skirt  to  within  one  inch  of  the  bend  of  the  knee; 
nine  buttons  on  the  breast,  two  buttons  on  the  hips,  two  but- 
tons on  the  bottom  of  each  pocket,  and  three  small  buttons  on 
the  under  seam  of  the  cuffs.  Trousers  shall  be  of  the  same 
material  as  the  dress  coat,  and  to  have  a white  welt  in  the 


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outer  seam;  white  standing  shirt  collar;  black  neck-cloth;  vest 
single-breasted,  with  nine  buttons  placed  at  equal  distances. 
The  hat  wreath  surrounding  the  appropriate  number  and  belt 
plate  to  be  white  metal  and  nickle.  plated. 

For  bicycle  Patrolmen— The  overcoat  shall  be  a double- 
breasted  English  box-coat,  of  regulation  cloth,  to  come  down 
quarter  way  between  the  hip  joint  and  knee,  or  downr  to  the 
tip  of  the  thumb,  when  arm  is  hanging  naturally  by  the  side, 
seven  buttons  on  each  side  of  breast,  three  buttons  under  the 
seam  of  the  cuff,  pockets  outside,  rolling  collar. 

Trousers  to  be  of  the  regulation  material  and  similar  in  every 
respect  to  those  worn  by  foot  patrolmen;  shirt  or  sweater  to 
be  of  blue  flannel  or  wool;  cap  according  to  pattern,  with 
wreath  and  number  the  same  as  worn  by  Harbor  Police; 
leggins  the  same  as  those  in  use  in  the  U.  S.  Army. 

Summer  uniform  to  consist  of  the  blouse,  knee  breeches, 
black  stockings  and  dark  blue  cap,  according  to  pattern. 

RULE  170. 

Patrolmen  detailed  as  Roundsmen  shall,  in  addition,  have  the 
word  “Roundsman,"  in  white  metal  letters,  in  lieu  of  the 
wreath,  cs  per  sample  in  Bureau  of  Clothing  and  Equipment. 

Roundsmen  shall  wear  on  each  arm  of  overcoat,  dress  coat 
and  blouse  a United  States  Infantry  chevron  of  two  stripes 
above  the  point  of  the  elbow. 

Members  of  the  Uniformed  Force  having  served  five  years 
in  the  Department,  will  wear  on  both  sleeves  of  the  overcoat, 
dress  coat  and  blouse  a chevron,  to  be  designated  the  “service 
chevron,"  to  consist  of  one  bar,  to  be  placed  on  the  front 
of  the  sleeve,  adjoining  to  and  above  the  cuff  seam,  and  paral- 
lel thereto,  extending  in  length  from  seam  to  seam. 

For  the  Chief  and  Deputy  Chief,  Inspectors,  Captains  and 
Sergeants,  the  bar  to  be  of  gold  braid,  % of  an  inch  in  width, 
and  for  all  other  members  of  the  Uniformed  Force  to  be  of 
blue  cloth,  with  black  binding,  % inch  in  width,  as  per  sam- 
ple in  the  Department  of  Clothing  and  Equipment,  where  the 
material  may  be  purchased  at  the  cost  price  thereof.  * In  like 
manner,  an.  additional  bar  will  be  wrorn  for  every  five  years  of 
service. 

RULE  171. 

For  Harbor  Patrolmen— The  dress  shall  be  a sailor’s  jacket, 
rolling  collar,  to  come  down  half-way  between  the  hip-joint 
and  knee;  five  buttons  on  each  side  of  breast,  two  buttons  on 
the  under  seam  of  the  cuff;  pockets  inside;  vest,  single- 


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breasted,  nine  buttons;  trousers  plain;  shirt  of  blue  flannel; 
cap  according  to  pattern,  with  wreath  and  number;  pea-jacket 
overcoat,  three  inches  above  the  knee,  five  buttons  on  each 
side,  side  pockets  with  flaps;  in  other  respects,  same  as  other 
Patrolmen. 

RULE  172. 

Summer  blouse  of  regulation  blue  flannel,  single  breasted, 
standing  collar  fastened  with  hook  and  eye,  coat  to  close  with 
a flap  containing  seven  concealed  black  buttons  and  button 
holes.  The  skirt  to  extend  from  1-3  to  2-3ds  the  distance  from 
the  hip  joint  to  the  bend  of  the  knee  according  to  the  height  of 
wearer,  to  be  cut  to  fit  the  figure  easily.  A vertical  opening  in 
each  side  at  the  hip  of  eight  inches,  with  a flap  fastened  by  con- 
cealed hooks  and  eyes.  Height  of  standing  collar  not  less  than 
1%  inches. 

Trimmings  for  Mounted  Police  for  New  York  City. 

Trimmings  of  lustrous  black  mohair  4-line  tubular  braid,  laid 
on  flat. 

To  be  edged  all  around  the  bottom,  the  front  edges,  the  col- 
lar, and  from  eight  inches  upwards  from  the  bottom  along 
both  side  openings  of  the  skirt,  terminating  with  a crow’s  foot, 
21/*  inches  high  by  3 inches  wide;  on  each  side  of  the  breast,  4 
double  rows  of  the  same  braid  with  crow's  feet  at  the  outer 
ends;  the  crow’s  feet  of  the  top  rows  extending  nearly  to  the 
sleeve  seams,  the  lowest  crow’s  feet  to  be  about  6 inches  apart, 
according  to  measure  of  waist. 

On  each  sleeve  an  astrakhan  knot  of  the  same  braid,  extend- 
ing 8 inches  from  bottom  of  sleeve,  with  3 police  buttons  on 
each  cuff,  .to  button  4%  inches  from  bottom  of  sleeve.  Along 
each  back  seam  a double  row  of  the  same  braid,  ending  with 
crow’s  feet  at  top  and  bottom. 

A crow’s  foot  on  each  shoulder  extending  to  the  sleeve  seam. 

Ten  large  police  buttons  placed  in  the  eye  of  each  crow’s 
foot  on  fronts  and  shoulders. 

Dress  Blouse  Trimmed  Same  as  Summer  Blouse. 

Trousers. 

To  be  cut  to  fit  the  figure  and  made  medium  manner  in  legs, 
with  black  cloth  stripe,  VA  inch,  welted  % inch  pockets,  as  de- 
sired. 

Service  Strips. 

Made  from  style  braid,  as  on  blouse,  pattern  known  as  army 
service  strips. 


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Chevron  for  Roundsman. 

Made  from  same  braid,  as  on  blouse,  pattern  known  as  West 
Point  style. 

Overcoats  Same  as  Now  Worn. 

Service  strips  for  overcoats  same  as  for  blouse,  except  wider 
in  proportion  as  to  sleeve  for  Roundsman’s  chevron. 

RULE  173. 

For  Doormen— The  dress  shall  be  a double-breasted,  round- 
jacket,  extending  two  inches  below  the  hip,  with  five  police 
buttons  on  each  breast  and  one  on  the  inside  seam  of  each 
cuff;  trousers  of  blue  cloth,  plain;  hat  the  same  as  Patrolmen, 
without  wreath,  but  with  the  word  “Doorman”  in  white  me- 
tallic letters,  placed  in  front.  In  other  particulars,  same,  as 
Patrolmen. 

While  on  duty  in  the  Station-house  Doormen  will  be  per- 
mitted to  wear  a cap  of  approved  style  and  quality. 

RULE  174. 

The  summer  uniform  shall  consist  of  blue  flannel  sack  coat, 
and  blue  flannel  trousers.  The  coat  of  Patrolmen  to  be  a single- 
breasted  sack,  with  short  turn-over  collar,  to  button  close  up 
to  the  chin,  and  reach  to  a point  four  inches  above  the  bend 
of  the  knee,  with  four  buttons  on  the  front;  no  pockets  to  show 
on  the  outside,  and  the  trousers  to  be  made  the  same  as  winter 
trousers. 

For  Harbor  Patrolmen— Flannel  sack  coat  and  flannel  trou- 
sers made  like  the  above. 

RULE  175. 

Officers  are  permitted  to  wear  the  summer  uniform  while  in 
the  discharge  of  desk  duty  in  the  Station-house. 

RULE  176. 

The  overcoat  shall  be  of  blue  cloth,  indigo-dyed,  double- 
breasted,  rolling  collar,  waist  to  extend  to  one  inch  below  the 
hip,  skirt  to  three  inches  below  the  bend  of  the  knee;  swell 
edge,  stitched  % of  an  inch  from  the  edge.  Inspectors  will 
have  seven  police  buttons  on  each  breast,  and  six  on  the  back 
and  skirt,  and  three  on  the  cuffs.  Captains  will  have  eight  po- 
lice buttons  on  each  breast,  six  on  back  and  skirt,  and  three 
on  the  cuffs.  Patrolmen  will  have  nine  police  buttons  on  each 
breast,  four  on  the  back  and  skirt  and  two  on  the  cuffs.  All 
buttons  on  the  breast  of  double-breasted  coats  shall  be  placed 
in  two  rows,  at  a distance  between  rows  of  7 inches  at  top  and 


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3V2  inches  at  bottom,  measured  from  centres,  and  in  such  man- 
ner as  to  form,  when  the  coat  is  buttoned,  direct  line  from  top 
to  bottom. 

Uniform  Overcoat  to  be  Worn  by  Chief,  Deputy 
Chief,  Inspectors,  Captains  and  Sergeants  of  Police. 

Material  of  regulation  Police  dress-coat  cloth,  lined  with 
light  blue  cloth  or  other  suitable  material,  closing  by  means  of 
four  black  mohair  netted  frog  buttons,  1%  inches  long,  y2  inch 
in  diameter  in  center,  and  tapering  to  % of  an  inch  diameter 
at  the  ends;  loops  of  black  mohair  square  cord,  about  8 inches 
long,  % inch  diameter  on  each  side  down  the  front,  with  an 
oval  shaped  knotted  frogging  of  same  cord,  2 y2  inches  long  and 
1 */4  inches  wide  at  the  end  of  each  loop. 

The  back  slit  up  from  the  bottom  from  20  to  25  inches,  ac- 
cording to  the  height  of  the  wearer,  and  closing  at  will  by 
buttons  and  button-holes,  the  latter  placed  in  a concealed  fly 
under  left  back,  and  buttons  placed  on  a concealed  flap  on 
right  back.  Length  of  coat  7 inches  below  the  knee. 

A rolling  collar  of  the  same  material  as  the  coat,  2%  inches 
wide. 

Two  horizontal  side  pockets  on  the  outside  just  below  the 
hip,  covered  with  flaps,  to  be  worn  inside  or  out;  two  inside 
breast  pockets;  sleeves  loose,  without  cuff  or  slit;  back  straps 
to  consist  of  two  straps,  each  about  8 inches  long  and  2 inches 
wide,  let  into  the  side  seams  of  back  of  coat;  left  hand  strap 
to  have  no  buttonholes,  and  right  hand  strap  to  have  two  but- 
tons about  2 inches  apart. 

A cape  of  the  same  material  as  the  coat,  reaching  to  the  bot- 
tom of  sleeve  when  the  arm  is  at  rest;  to  be  lined  with  light 
blue  regulation  cloth  known  as  U.  S.  Army  officer’s  doeskin. 
Cape  to  be  attached  to  collar  of  coat  with  5 small  black  bone 
buttons;  corresponding  button-holes  in  a small  band-like  collar 
on  cape. 

Space  for  shield  on  front  of  coat. 

To  designate  rank  there  will  be  on  both  sleeves,  near  the 
lower  edge,  a knot  of  black  mohair  soutach  braid  not  exceeding 
3-16  of  an  inch  in  width,  and  composed  as  follows: 

For  Chief  of  Police,  5 braids,  double  knot. 

For  Deputy  Chief,  5 braids,  single  knot. 

For  Inspectors,  4 braids,  single  knot. 

For  Captains,  3 braids,  single  knot. 

For  Sergeants,  2 braids,  single  knot. 


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RULE  177. 

Captains  shall  wear  the  prescribed  uniform  at  all  times,  un- 
less otherwise  especially  authorized  by  the  Board  or  Chief  of 
Police. 

Sergeants,  Roundsmen,  Patrolmen  and  Doormen  shall  wear 
the  prescribed  uniform  at  all  times  when  their  respective  Pla- 
toons are  on  patrol  or  reserve  duty,  and  when  the  off  Platoon 
may  be  called  on  duty  on  extraordinary  occasions,  or  in  at- 
tending courts,  drills,  parades,  the  School  of  Instruction,  when 
making  reports  to  superior  officers,  while  in  attendance  at 
Headquarters,  and  when  performing  any  business  connected 
with  the  Department. 

Captains  are  authorized  to  order  or  grant  permission  to  mem- 
bers of  their  command  to  wear  civilians’  dress  on  occasions 
when  required  to  perform  special  duty,  which  order  or  permit 
shall  be  entered  on  the  Blotter. 

When  off  duty  members  of  the  Force  shall  wear  their  shields 
upon  the  left  breast,  in  order  that  the  same  may  be  displayed, 
when  required. 

The  hat,  and  cord  and  tassel,  gloves,  shields,  badges,  em- 
blems, devices,  belts,  buttons,  batons  and  clubs  to  correspond 
with  samples  in  the  cloth-room  of  the  Department  of  Clothing 
and  Equipment. 

The  coat  shall  be  buttoned  at  all  times  when  on  duty. 

RULE  178. 

Each  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  be  required,  under  the 
direction  of  the  Chief  of  Police,  to  have  upon  his  baton  a me- 
tallic plate  bearing  the  same  number  as  is  borne  upon  the 
shield.  Commanding  officers  of  Precincts  are  required  to  cause 
each  Patrolman  to  wear  only  such  batons  as  may  be  so  num- 
bered. 

RULE  179. 

White  gloves  will  be  worn  in  the  summer  and  when  on  special 
duty  indoors  at  all  times,  and  dark  gloves  in  the  winter.  The 
kind  of  gloves,  the  manner  of  procuring  them,  and  the  period 
for  change,  will  be  regulated  from  time  to  time  by  general  or- 
ders. Gloves  to  be  worn  at  all  times  when  members  of  the 
Force  are  on  duty,  except  during  tours  of  night  duty,  when 
they  may  be  dispensed  with. 

RULE  180. 

Patrolmen  on  reporting  for  duty  must  have  their  buttons 
clean  and  bright,  and  their  dress  and  uniform,  in  all  other  re- 


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spects,  must  conform  to  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  ser- 
vice. 

RULE  181. 

Members  of  the  Force  when  on  duty  (except  when  otherwise 
permitted  by  the  Chief  of  Police),  shall  wear  the  shield  on  the 
outside  of  the  outermost  garment,  over  the  left  breast;  and  on 
all  occasions,  when  on  duty,  conspicuously  display  their  shields 
so  that  the  entire  surface  of  the  same  may  be  easily  and  dis- 
tinctly seen. 

RULE  182. 

No  member  of  the  Force  will  be  permitted  to  purchase,  or 
wear,  any  Police  garments  of  another  Policeman,  or  ex-Police- 
man,  without  the  special  permission,  in  writing,  of  the  Chief 
of  Police. 

RULE  183. 

Members  of  the  Force  assigned  to  special  duty  in  the  offices 
of  the  Commissioners  and  Chief  Clerk,  at  the  Central  Depart- 
ment, or  to  other  clerical  duty,  or  as  mechanics,  may  be  re- 
lieved from  appearing  in  uniform. 

RULE  184. 

Uniform  for  Special  Patrolmen. 

Uniform,  when  required  to  be  worn  by  a Special  Patrolman, 
shall  be  as  follows: 

For  winter  the  dress  shall  be  double-breasted  sack  coat  of 
standard  gray  cloth,  all  wool,  and  with  short  turn-over  collar, 
to  button  close  up  to  the  chin  and  reach  to  a point  midway 
between  hip  and  knee,  with  5 “Special  Police”  buttons  of  white 
metal,  bearing  the  words  “Special  Officer,”  in  sunken  letters, 
for  each  breast;  no  pockets  to  show  on  the  outside. 

Trousers  shall  be  of  the  same  material,  and  to  have  a welt 
of  red  cloth  on  the  outer  seam. 

For  summer,  gray  flannel  sack  coat,  single-breasted,  of  the 
same  shade,  rolling  collar,  5 buttons  made  like  to  above. 

Trousers  of  the  same  material,  with  welt  of  red  cloth  on  the 
outer  seam. 

Cap  of  same  shade  and  material  as  the  rest  of  the  uniform, 
of  shape  known  as  the  U.  S.  Navy  Cap,  with  straight  visor  of 
patent  leather,  and  patent  leather  band  held  at  each  end  by 
a white  metal  button;  in  front  of  the  cap  the  officer’s  number 
and  the  words  “Special  Officer”  in  white  metal. 

For  summer  wear  a hat  may  be  worn  of  the  same  style  and 
description  as  those  of  letter  carriers;  in  front  of  the  hat  the 


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officer’s  number  and  words  “Special  Officer,”  in  white  metal, 
to  be  of  pearl  gray  felt. 

Overcoat  to  be  of  same  color,  heavier  weight,  double-breasted, 
rolling  collar,  sack  to  extend  to  three  inches  below  the  bend  of 
the  knee,  and  with  six  buttons,  of  the  style  prescribed  above, 
on  each  side  in  front. 

No  pockets  to  show  on  the  outside. 


STATION-HOUSES  AND  CENTRAL  DEPART- 
MENT. 

RULE  1S8. 

The  Station-houses  are  to  be  used  exclusively  for  Police  busi- 
ness and  must  not  be  used  for  any  other  purpose.  Civility  and 
attention  are  to  be  shown  to  every  person  applying  at  a Police 
Station  on  business.  No  person  shall  be  permitted  to  remain 
in  the  Police  Station-house  without  express  permission  from 
the  officer  in  charge,  except  members  of  the  Department  and 
persons  on  business. 

Discussions  and  conversation  in  Station-houses  by  members 
of  the  Force  or  others,  in  relation  to  nationality,  religion  or 
party  politics,  are  improper  and  will  not  be  permitted. 

No  person,  except  the  Superior  Officers  of  the  Department, 
shall  be  allowed  to  enter  behind  the  desk. 

RULE  189. 

The  cells  at  Station-houses  are  to  be  kept  clean  and  well 
ventilated.  The  door  of  every  cell  is  to  be  carefully  locked  and 
bolted  when  prisoners  are  confined  therein— the  keys  to  hang 
up  behind  the  Captain’s  desk.  No  person  is  to  be  allowed  to 
visit  the  cells  except  the  officer  in  command  at  the  Station- 
house  and  Doorman  or  matron  in  charge  of  the  prison,  unless 
by  order  of  an  Inspector,  the  Chief  or  Commissioner  of  Police, 
in  writing;  and  no  member  of  the  Police  Force,  except  the 
Chief  or  Inspectors,  or  unless  authorized  by  them,  in  writing, 
shall  hold  any  conversation  with  any  prisoner  confined  in  the 
cells  at  any  Station-house  or  Precinct,  nor  at  the  Central  Of- 
fice, except  in  the  presence  and  hearing  of  the  Doorman  then 
on  duty;  nor  shall  any  member  of  the  Police  Force,  except  as 
above  stated,  and  under  the  above  restrictions,  be  permitted  to 
converse  with  any  prisoner  at  a Police  Court,  except  in  the 
presence  of  the  officer  in  command  of  that  Squad. 


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RULE  190. 

No  article  of  furniture,  picture,  print  or  statue,  shall  be  put 
into  any  of  the  Station-houses,  except  those  supplied  by  the 
Police  Department,  or  such  as  members  of  the  Force  may  re- 
quire for  actual  use,  unless  permission  is  granted  by  a Com- 
missioner, the  Chief  of  Police  or  Inspector  of  the  District. 

RULE  191. 

There  shall  be  a Janitor  of  the  Central  Department,  who  shall 
have  the  supervision  and  control,  under  the  direction  of  the 
Board  of  Police,  of  the  warming,  lighting  and  cleaning  of  the 
rooms  and  offices;  and  also  of  all  persons  engaged  in  and  about 
the  building,  in  connection  with  the  general  care  and  cleanli- 
ness of  the  Central  Department. 


PRISONERS. 

RULE  192. 

The  Captain  or  Sergeant  in  command  shall  give  prisoners  a 
receipt  for  all  articles  taken  from  them  for  safe  keeping. 

RULE  193. 

The  officer  in  command  of  each  Precinct  shall,  every  morn- 
ing, cause  the  prisoners  who  may  have  been  arrested  and  de- 
tained at  the  Station-house  of  the  Precinct  the  night  previous, 
to  be  conveyed  to  the  Police  Court,  at  the  hour  of  the  opening 
of  such  Court,  at  the  same  time  transmitting  a record  of  the 
complaint  made,  and  he  shall  cause  all  property  or  money  al- 
leged or  supposed  to  have  been  feloniously  obtained  that  may 
have  come  into  his  possession,  and  which  shall  be  required  as 
evidence,  to  be  conveyed  to  the  Court. 

RULE  194. 

That  the  recommendation  of  the  Chief  of  Police  be  complied 
with,  that  tickets  for  wood  yard  of  the  Charity  Organization 
Society  be  sent  to  the  Station-houses,  and  that  Sergeants  of 
Precincts  be  directed  to  use  discretion  in  giving  the  same, 
giving  to  those  only  who  are  really  worthy  and  do  not  belong 
to  the  class  of  professional  beggars. 

All  applicants  for  lodging  at  the  Station-houses  after  Feb- 
ruary 15,  1896,  shall  be  notified  that  Police  Lodging-houses  are 
closed. 


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DETECTIVE  BUREAU. 

RULE  195. 

There  shall  be  a Bureau  called  the  Detective  Bureau,  which 
shall  be  under  the  supervision  of  an  Inspector  or  Captain  of 
Police.  The  Detective  Bureau  shall  consist  of  an  Inspector,  or 
Captain,  forty  Detective  Sergeants,  and  such  other  members  of 
the  Force  as  shall,  from  time  to  time,  be  assigned  to  Detective 
duty  by  the  Chief  of  Police.  Such  Inspector  or  Captain  is 
authorized  to  order  any  member  or  members  of  his  command 
for  detective  duty  or  business,  and  for  such  purpose  may  order 
and  allow  such  Detective  Sergeant  or  members  to  leave  the 
city  for  a period  not  exceeding  three  days  at  any  one  time, 
whenever  the  exigencies  of  the  services  may  require  it, 
promptly  reporting  such  leave  in  each  case  to  the  Board  of 
Police. 

RULE  196. 

A book  of  record  of  complaints  and  applications,  calling  for 
the  services  or  attention  of  the  Detective  Bureau,  shall  be  kept 
in  the  Detective  Office  under  the  supervision  of  the  officer  in 
command,  and  he  shall  have  supervision  of  all  detective  busi- 
ness in  general  and  in  detail;  and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the 
officer  in  command  to  give  special  attention  to  the  business, 
and  see  that  all  proper  detective  cases  are  diligently  and 
properly  attended  to. 

RULE  197. 

A Record  of  Arrests,  by  the  Detective  Bureau,  shall  be  kept 
in  the  Detective  Office,  in  which  shall  be  entered  the  name  of 
the  person  arrested,  with  a full  description  of  such  person,  the 
time  and  cause  of  arrest,  and  disposition  made  of  each  pris- 
oner arrested. 

RULE  198. 

The  Inspector  or  officer  in  command  of  the  Detective  Bureau 
shall  cause  a Blotter  to  be  kept  in  his  office,  in  which  shall  be 
entered  daily  all  the  transactions  of  the  Bureau  in  detail;  and 
make  to  the  Chief  of  Police  daily  morning  reports  in  the  same 
manner  as  is  required  by  the  rules,  regulations  and  orders 
applicable  to  Precincts. 

RULE  199. 

The  likenesses  of  persons  collected  for  the  use  of  the  Detec- 
tive Bureau  shall  be  privately  kept  in  a gallery  for  the  official 
use  of  the  Police  Force,  as  an  aid  to  the  prevention  and  detec- 


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tion  of  crime,  and  shall  not  be  exhibited  to  any  person  unless 
such  person  is  accompanied  by  an  officer  of  the  Department. 

RULE  200. 

In  all  cases  where  officers  attached  to  Precincts  make  ar- 
rests in  this  City  of  persons  wanted  in  other  States,  for  of- 
fenses committed  therein,  they  will,  at  once,  take  such  pris- 
oners to  the  Detective  Bureau  and  place  them  in  charge  of 
the  officers  thereof,  who  will  have  entire  charge  of  such  cases 
and  all  proceedings  connected  therewith. 

All  cases  occurring  in  Precincts  involving  extradition  from 
other  States  to  this  State,  will,  after  notification  is  received  by 
this  Department  of  the  arrest,  be  turned  over  to  the  Detec- 
tive Bureau  for  action. 


BUREAU  OF  ELECTIONS. 

RULE  201. 

Pursuant  to  law,  the  Board  of  Police  has  established,  in  the 
office  of  the  Police  Department,  in  the  City  and  County  of 
New  York,  a Bureau  known  and  designated  as  the  “Bureau  of 
Elections.” 


RULE  202. 

The  affairs  of  the  Bureau  of  Elections  shall,  under  and  sub- 
ject to  such  rules,  regulations  and  orders,  as  may,  from  time 
to  time,  he  made  and  adopted  by  the  Board  of  Police,  be  man- 
aged, conducted  and  carried  on  by  a suitable  and  proper  per- 
son, known  as  the  “Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  Elections,”  who 
shall  hold  office  for  three  years,  and  whose  salary  shall  be 
fixed  by  said  Board,  at  such  sum  as  the  Board  shall  deem 
proper,  not  exceeding  the  sum  of  five  thousand  dollars,  and 
shall  be  removable  by  the  Board  of  Police  for  cause. 

RULE  203. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  instruct  Precinct  Commanders  to 
furnish  direct  to  the  Chief  of  Bureau  of  Elections  such  infor- 
mation relating  to  Polling  Places,  Election  Officers  and  Elec- 
tion property,  as  he  may  at  any  time  call  for;  also  to  honor 
requisitions  bearing  his  signature  for  election  property  in  their 
custody  by  taking  receipts  therefor,  and  for  all  official  pur- 
poses, the  Chief  of  Bureau  of  Elections  shall  be  accorded  the 
use  of  the  telegraph  and  telephone  system  of  this  Department. 


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COURT  SQUADS. 

RULE  204. 

Sergeants  of  Court  Squads  shall  deliver  the  sealed  envelopes 
containing  names  and  charges  against  persons  arrested  to  the 
Magistrate  or  Clerk  of  the  Court. 

RULE  205. 

Sergeants  in  command  of  Court  Squads  will  not  allow  any 
conversation  between  prisoners  in  their  charge,  and  any  other 
person  or  persons,  except  such  as  the  prisoners  shall  desire  to 
confer  with,  or  such  as  the  Court  shall  designate. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  are  prohibited  from  recom- 
mending to  prisoners  the  employment  of  any  person  as  attor- 
ney or  counsel,  and  are  forbidden  to  suggest  or  name  any 
lawyer  or  other  person  to  a prisoner,  with  a view  to  his  de- 
fense, at  any  time  after  the  arrest  is  made.  ' 

RULE  206. 

The  City  Magistrates’  Courts  are  open  daily,  at  such  hours 
as  the  Magistrates,  under  proper  advice  and  direction,  deter- 
mine. 

RULE  207. 

Court  Squads  are  organized  for  the  sole  purpose  and  duty  of 
serving  the  criminal  process  issued  by,  and  carrying  into  ef- 
fect the  orders  of  the  City  Magistrates  in  criminal  cases.  The 
Squads  are  placed  under  the  command  of  Sergeants,  who  are 
held  responsible  for  the  prompt,  regular  and  thorough  perform- 
ance of  the  duties  required  of  members  of  the  Squad.  All  pro- 
cesses issued,  and  all  orders  made  by  the  City  Magistrates,  re- 
quiring any  action  by  members  of  the  Court  Squad,  should  be 
delivered  to  the  Sergeant  in  command. 

RULE  208. 

It  is  the  duty  of  the  Sergeants  in  command  of  Squads  to 
cause  all  processes,  and  all  orders  in  criminal  cases  which 
shall  be  issued,  made  and  delivered  to  him  by  the  Courts,  to 
be  promptly  executed,  obeyed  and  carried  into  effect,  by  such 
members  of  the  Force  under  his  command  as  he  shall  select 
and  detail  for  the  purpose  in  each  case;  and  he  shall  detail, 
from  time  to  time,  members  of  his  Force  to  attend  the  Court 
during  its  sessions,  and  instruct  them  in  respect  to  their  du- 
ties while  so  employed,  requiring  them  to  keep  order  and 
quiet  in  the  Court-room,  under  the  direction  of  the  Court,  and 


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to  prevent  the  escape  of  or  the  departure  from  the  Court  of  any 
persons  under  arrest,  except  under  the  direction  of  the  Court. 

RULE  209. 

Members  of  the  Squads  will  not  be  permitted  to  be  absent 
from  Police  duties  under  any  pretext,  without  the  express  per- 
mission of  the  Sergeant  in  command;  are  required  to  be  at  all 
times,  when  on  duty,  in  full  uniform  (except  when  otherwise 
ordered  by  the  Sergeant) ; and  to  be  clean  and  neatly  attired, 
in  pursuance  of  the  rules  and  regulations  concerning  uniform 
and  dress. 


SANITARY  COMPANY— BOILER  AND  HEALTH 
SQUADS. 

RULE  210. 

There  shall  be  a “Sanitary  Police  Company”  set  apart  from 
the  members  of  the  Police  Force  by  the  Board  of  Police,  to 
consist  of  such  number  of  Officers  and  Patrolmen  as  shall  from 
time  to  time  be  ordered  by  the  Board  of  Police,  and  one  Door- 
man. The  Company  so  set  apart  shall  possess  such  special 
powers  and  discharge  such  special  duties  as  shall  be  assigned 
to  said  Company  by  the  orders,  rules  and  regulations  of  the 
Board  of  Police. 

RULE  211. 

There  shall  be  a squad,  within  the  Sanitary  Company,  desig- 
nated as  the  “Health  Squad,”  detailed  pursuant  to  law  to  the 
service  of  the  Health  Department  of  the  City  of  New  York. 
The  members  of  the  Force  detailed  to  this  Squad  shall  be  sub- 
ject to  the  orders,  rules  and  regulations  of  said  Health  De- 
partment, except  in  emergencies,  when  the  entire  Police  Force 
may  be  required,  in  which  case  the  Chief  of  Police  has  power 
to  assign  them  temporarily  otherwise. 

The  pay-rolls  of  the  Health  Squad  shall  be  prepared  by  its 
commanding  officer  at  the  time  and  in  the  manner  provided  for 
other  Precincts  and  Squads.  The  rules  and  regulations  gov- 
erning the  Police  Department  and  Force  shall  be  in  all  re- 
spects applicable  to  the  Health  Squad. 

RULE  212. 

There  shall  be  a Squad  composed  of  so  many  of  the  members 
of  the  Sanitary  Company  as  the  Board  of  Police  shall,  from 
time  to  time,  direct,  to  be  called  the  “Steam-boiler  Squad,” 
whose  duty  it  shall  be,  under  the  orders  and  directions  of  the 


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officer  in  command  of  said  Squad,  and  pursuant  to  the  Rules 
and  Regulations  of  the  Board  of  Police,  to  exercise  the  powers 
and  perform  the  duties  conferred  and  imposed  by  chapter  437, 
Laws  1885;  chapter  643,  Laws  1886,  upon  the  Board  of  Police  in 
relation  to  the  inspection  of  steam-boilers,  and  the  licensing  of 
engineers. 

RULE  213. 

There  shall  be  appointed  two  members  of  the  Steam-boiler 
Squad,  who  are  practical  engineers,  to  be  “Examining  En- 
gineers,” whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  examine,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  officet  in  command  of  said  Squad,  in  pursuance  of 
the  Rules  and  Regulations  of  the  Department  of  Police,  and 
of  the  law  above  named,  all  applicants  for  certificates  of  quali- 
fication as  engineers,  and  for  renewals  of  such  certificates. 
Said  Examining  Engineers  shall,  in  each  case,  report  in  writing 
to  the  officer  in  command  of  the  said  Squad,  whether  the  ap- 
plicant is  or  is  not  qualified.  If  the  applicant  is  found  to  be 
qualified,  the  Examining  Engineers  shall  sign  a certificate  of 
qualification,  which,  when  approved  by  the  officer  in  command 
of  the  said  Squad,  shall  be  delivered  to  such  applicant. 

This  certificate  shall  authorize  the  person  named  herein  to 
take  charge  of  and  operate  the  steam-boiler  mentioned,  but 
no  other,  and  will  be  revoked  on  proof  of  negligence  or 
insobriety.  Any  person  operating  a steam-boiler  in  the  City 
of  New  York  without  a certificate  from  the  Department  of  Po- 
lice, and  any  person  continuing  to  discharge  the  duties  of  an 
engineer  after  his  certificate  shall  have  expired  or  been  re- 
voked, will  be  guilty  of  a misdemeanor. 

When,  on  examination  of  an  applicant,  it  appears  to  the  sat- 
isfaction of  the  Examining  Engineers  that  he  lacks  natural  ca- 
pacity or  mechanical  skill,  knowledge  or  experience,  or  is  un- 
fitted by  habits  of  insobriety  to  perform  the  required  duties  in 
a manner  consistent  with  safety  to  life,  a certificate  of  qualifi- 
cation will  be  denied.  Renewals  of  certificates  will  be  refused, 
and  certificates  will  be  revoked,  on  proof  of  like  deficiencies. 

Holders  of  certificates  must  apply  to  the  officer  in  command 
of  the  said  Squad  for  re-examination  and  renewal  of  certificates 
at  least  ten  days  before  the  date  of  the  expiration  of  the  cer- 
tificate. 

No  renewal  will  be  granted  without  re-examination  of  the 
applicant. 

RULE  214. 

The  officer  in  command  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall, 
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days  prior  to  the  date  of  the  expiration  of  each  certificate, 
transmit  a notice  to  the  proprietor  of  the  establishment  where 
the  boiler  mentioned  in  the  certificate  is  located,  informing 
him  of  the  date  of  the  expiration  of  the  certificate;  and  in  each 
case  of  examination  or  re-examination,  the  officer  in  command 
shall  transmit  to  the  proprietor  of  the  boiler  a notice  of  the 
result,  stating  therein  whether  a certificate  or  a renewal  has 
been  granted  or  denied. 

He  shall  send  notice  to  the  owner  or  user  of  the  boiler  of 
his  intention  to  inspect  and  test  the  same,  giving  date  and 
hour. 

RULE  215. 

The  officer  in  command  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  detail 
so  many  of  the  Squad  as  shall  be  required  to  the  duty  of  in- 
specting and  testing  steam-boilers,  and  all  the  appliances  connected 
therewith;  who  shall  make  report  of  their  proceedings  to  the 
officer  in  command  of  the  said  Squad,  at  such  times  and  in 
such  form  and  manner  as  he  shall  direct. 

RULE  216. 

Every  owner  or  user  of  every  steam-boiler  or  boilers,  in  use 
within  the  City  of  New  York,  except  fire-engine,  steamboat  and 
railroad  locomotive  boilers,  and  boilers  in  private  dwellings, 
shall,  in  pursuance  of  chapter  437  of  the  Laws  of  1885,  report, 
in  writing,  to  the  Board  of  Police,  at  the  Central  Department, 
the  location  of  every  steam-boiler  owned  or  used  by  such 
owner  or  user,  and  the  business  or  purpose  for  which  they  are 
respectively  used.  And  in  case  of  the  removal  of  any  such 
boiler  to  a new  location,  or  the  erection  of  a new  boiler,  a like 
report  shall  be  made  forthwith. 

RULE  217. 

The  officer  in  command  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall,  at 
the  time  designated  in  such  notice,  or  as  soon  as  practicable 
thereafter  receiving  such  report,  cause  such  boilers,  and  ail 
appliances  connected  therewith,  to  be  inspected,  and  the 
strength  thereof  tested  by  pressure;  and  shall  limit  the  maxi- 
mum pressure  of  steam  to  be  applied  thereto,  in  pursuance 
of  said  act;  but  the  limit  of  maximum  pressure  shall  in  no 
case  exceed  two-thirds  of  the  amount  of  the  pressure  applied 
on  examination. 

RULE  218. 

When  it  shall  appear,  by  such  inspection  and  test,  that  any 
steam-boiler,  and  all  the  appliances  connected  therewith,  arq 


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in  good  order,  and  of  sufficient  strength  and  security,  and  when 
any  steam-boiler,  and  all  the  appliances  which  shall  have  been 
found  defective,  shall  have  been  put  in  good  order  and  safe 
condition,  a certificate  shall  be  issued  to  the  owner  and  en- 
gineer in  charge,  signed  by  the  officer  in  command,  certifying 
the  facts,  and  limiting  the  maximum  steam  pressure  as  is  re- 
quired by  law. 

RULE  219. 

If  any  steam-boiler,  or  the  apparatus  or  appliances  thereof, 
after  inspection  and  test  as  aforesaid,  shall  be  found  to  be  in 
an  insecure  or  dangerous  condition,  the  officer  in  command  of 
the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  cause  the  owner,  or  persons  using 
the  same,  to  be  served  with  a notice,  in  writing,  of  such  condi- 
tion, and  of  the  changes  and  alterations  required,  to  render  the 
same  safe  for  use,  and  that  the  use  thereof  be  discontinued 
until  such  changes  and  alterations  are  completed;  such  notice 
to  be  written  or  printed,  or  partly  written  and  partly  printed. 
Such  notice  shall  be  served  by  leaving  it  with  the  person  in 
charge  of  the  steam-boiler,  or  the  owner  thereof. 

RULE  220. 

If  the  use  of  the  said  steam-boiler,  and  the  appliances,  shall 
not  be  discontinued,  in  pursuance  of  such  notice,  the  officer  in 
command  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  report  the  facts,  in 
writing,  to  the  Board  of  Police.  Whereupon  the  said  Board 
will  make  an  order,  prescribing  such  changes  and  alterations 
as  may  render  the  use  of  such  boiler,  appurtenances  and  ap- 
pliances safe;  in  the  meantime,  until  such  changes  and  altera- 
tions are  completed,  the  said  steam-boiler  shall  be  taken  under 
the  control  of  the  Board  of  Police,  and  all  persons  prevented 
from  using  the  same;  which  order  the  officer  in  command  of 
the  said  Squad  shall  cause  to  be  enforced.  For  this  purpose, 
the  members  of  the  said  Squad  shall  have  power,  under  such 
order,  to  enter  into,  upon,  and  hold  possession  of  any  premises 
or  part  of  any  premises  necessary  to  enable  them  to  execute 
such  order. 

RULE  221. 

The  owners  or  persons  in  charge  of  steam-boilers  subject  to 
inspection  and  test,  on  being  notified  as  provided  in  Rule  214, 
shall  have  their  boilers  and  appliances  in  the  order  and  condi- 
tion required  by  and  at  the  time  stated  in  said  notice.  If  any 
such  owner  or  other  person  shall  neglect  or  refuse  so  to  do 
the  facts  shall  be  reported  in  writing,  by  the  officer  in  com- 
mand of  the  said  Squad,  to  the  Board  of  Police;  whereupon 


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the  said  Board,  on  being  satisfied  with  the  truth  of  such  report, 
will  order  that  such  boiler  and  appliances  be  taken  under  con- 
trol of  the  Board  of  Police,  and  all  persons  prohibited  from 
using  the  same  until  the  same  shall  be  inspected  and  tested, 
and,  if  found  defective  and  unsafe,  until  such  alterations,  re- 
pairs and  additions  shall  be  completed  as  the  Board  prescribe, 
so  as  to  render  the  use  thereof  safe. 

RULE  222. 

All  steam-gauges  in  use  with  steam-boilers  subject  to  inspec- 
tion, shall,  as  part  of  the  appliances  thereof,  at  least  once  in 
each  year,  and  as  often  as  the  Board  of  Police  shall  order  in 
special  cases,  be  tested  by  the  mercury  column  at  the  Central 
Department.  If  found  defective,  the  defects  shall  be  remedied 
before  they  shall  be  allowed  to  be  used.  For  the  purpose  of 
this  test,  members  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  have 
authority  to  take  possession  and  control  of  any  steam-gauge  so 
in  use. 

RULE  223. 

Steam-gauges,  tested  and  found  correct,  shall  have  attached 
to  them  a certificate,  signed  by  the  officer  in  command  of  the 
Steam-boiler  Squad,  setting  forth  the  fact  and  the  date  of  the 
test. 

RULE  224. 

No  charge  shall  be  made  for  inspecting  or  testing  any  steam- 
boiler,  appliances  and  connections,  except  as  the  law  directs. 
All  cart  tickets  issued  for  the  necessary  transportation  of  the 
pump  and  appliances  used  in  testing  steam-boilers,  shall  be 
certified  by  the  officer  in  charge  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad, 
and  transmitted  to  the  Treasurer  for  audit  and  payment. 

RULE  225. 

No  person  shall  use  or  manage,  in  the  City  of  New  York,  any 
steam-boiler  of  the  kind  subject  to  inspection  by  the  Police 
authorities,  except  an  engineer  who  shall  have  a certificate  of 
qualification  from  the  Board  of  Police,  as  provided  by  Rule  213, 
nor  shall  any  person  employ  any  other  person  who  is  not  an 
engineer,  qualified  as  such  as  above  provided,  to  use  or  man- 
age any  steam-boiler  in  said  city. 

RULE  226. 

The  members  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  report  to  the 
officer  in  command,  and  he  shall  report  to  the  Board  of  Police, 
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the  Rules  and  Regulations  of  said  Board  in  relation  to  the 
inspection  and  testing  of  steam-boilers. 

RULE  227. 

The  officer  in  command  of  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall  keep 
a correct  record  of  all  inspections  and  tests  of  steam-boilers, 
setting  forth  the  name  of  the  person  or  firm  owning  such 
boiler;  the  amount  of  hydrostatic  pressure  applied,  and  the 
amount  of  steam  pressure  limited;  the  location  and  description 
of  the  boiler  in  each  case;  with  such  other  facts  as  shall  be 
deemed  useful  to  the  Department  or  the  public. 

RULE  228. 

All  forms  and  blanks  used  by  the  Steam-boiler  Squad  shall 
be  approved  by  the  Board  of  Police. 


HOUSE  OF  DETENTION. 

RULE  231. 

The  Board  of  Police  has,  as  authorized  by  law,  provided  suit- 
able accommodations  within  the  City  of  New  York,  for  the 
detention  of  such  witnesses  as  are  unable  to  furnish  security 
for  their  appearance  in  criminal  proceedings.  The  place  pro- 
vided is  called  the  “House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses.” 

RULE  232. 

The  officers  of  the  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses  shall  be 
a “Keeper,”  who  shall  be  a Sergeant  of  Police;  a “Purveyor,” 
and  such  members  of  the  Force  as  shall  be  ordered. 

RULE  233. 

The  Sergeant  in  charge  of  the  House  for  Detention  of  Wit- 
nesses shall  make  a daily  report  to  the  Chief  Clerk,  setting 
forth  the  number  and  names  of  all  witnesses  committed  to,  and 
discharged  from,  the  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  during 
the  preceding  twenty-four  hours,  and  the  nature  of  the  offense 
in  relation  to  which  they  are  witnesses,  and  also  the  number 
remaining  in  custody. 

RULE  234. 

All  communications  or  correspondence  by  letter,  by  and  with 
witnesses  detained  in  the  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses, 
are  prohibited,  unless  such  letters  are  open,  and  submitted  to 
the  officer  in  command,  who  shall  determine  whether  such  let- 
ters shall  be  delivered. 


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RULE  235. 

All  personal  interviews,  conversations,  or  messages,  to  and 
with  witnesses  detained  in  the  House  for  Detention  of  Wit- 
nesses, are  prohibited,  except  to  and  with  the  officer  in  com- 
mand, the  Mayor  of  the  City  of  New  York,  the  Committing 
Magistrate,  District  Attorney,  Commissioners  of  Police,  Chief 
of  Police,  District  Inspector,  Police  Surgeons  and  such  other 
persons  as  shall  present,  for  this  purpose,  the  written  order 
of  either  of  the  above  persons,  officially;  in  which  latter  case, 
all  conversation  shall  be  carried  on  only  in  the  presence  of  the 
keeper. 

The  officer  in  command  will  have  no  conversation  or  inter- 
view with  witnesses  except  such  as  may  be  necessary  in  the 
discharge  of  his  official  duties. 

RULE  236. 

The  “Purveyor’*  of  the  House  for  the  Detention  of  Witnesses 
shall  at  his  or  her  own  personal  expense  for  materials  for 
cleaning  or  otherwise,  keep  the  house  clean  and  in  good  order, 
to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Board  of  Police;  and  shall  also,  to  the 
satisfaction  of  the  Board  of  Police,  furnish  and  supply  three 
meals  per  day,  of  fresh  and  wholesome  food,  in  sufficient  quan- 
tity and  variety,  for  the  support  of  each  witness  detained  in 
said  House;  and  shall  also  supply  materials  for,  and  do  the 
washing  of,  the  towels,  table-cloths,  napkins  and  bedding  re- 
quired for  use  in  said  House. 

No  officer  or  member  of  the  Police  Department  on  duty  at 
the  House  of  Detention  shall  be  allowed  to  board  at  the  table 
of  the  Purveyor. 

PROPERTY  AND  PROPERTY  CLERK. 

RULE  237. 

The  “Property  Clerk,’’  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Police, 
shall  receive  all  property  or  money,  alleged  or  supposed  to 
have  been  feloniously  obtained,  or  which  shall  be  lost  or  aban- 
doned, and  thereafter  taken  into  the  custody  of  any  member 
of  the  Police  Force,  or  in  the  custody  of  any  City  Magistrate. 
He  may  have  an  Assistant,  who,  under  his  direction  and  in  his 
absence,  shall  have  general  charge  and  custody  of  all  property 
in  the  Property  Clerk’s  Office. 

RULE  238. 

The  Property  Clerk  shall  register  each  lot  of  property  and 

money,  in  a book  kept  for  that  purpose,  and  number  the  same 


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on  the  book,  and  on  a ticket  to  be  attached  to  such  property  or 
money;  and  shall  also  record  the  names  of  the  persons  from 
whom  such  property  or  money  was  taken;  the  names  of  claim- 
ants thereto,  the  time  of  seizure,  and  the  final  disposition 
thereof. 

RULE  239. 

Whenever  property  or  money  shall  be  adjudged  by  a Magis- 
trate to  rightfully  belong  to  a claimant;  or  that  the  person  ar- 
rested with  such  property  is  innocent  of  the  offense  alleged; 
then,  upon  the  written  order  of  such  Magistrate,  the  Property 
Clerk  shall  deliver  to  the  person  himself  such  property  or 
money;  but  not  to  any  attorney,  agent  or  clerk  of  such  person. 

RULE  240. 

Whenever  money  or  property  shall  be  taken  from  any  person 
or  persons  arrested,  which  shall  be  alleged  or  supposed  to  have 
been  feloniously  obtained,  or  to  be  the  proceeds  of  crime;  and 
the  ownership  of  such  property  shall  be  claimed  by,  or  on  be- 
half of  any  person  other  than  the  person  or  persons  arrested; 
and  the  said  accused  person  or  persons  shall  be  held  for  trial, 
or  examination,  or  be  subsequently  indicted  for  having  stolen 
or  feloniously  obtained  possession  of  said  property,  and  on  a 
trial  on  said  indictment  be  acquitted  or  discharged;  or  when  a 
Nol.  Pros,  shall  be  entered  on  such  indictment;  the  Property 
Clerk  shall  not,  without  the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Police,  de- 
liver said  property  to  the  said  accused  person  or  persons,  ex- 
cept upon  an  order  by  a Judge  of  the  Court  in  which  such  in- 
dictment was  found,  or  by  the  District-Attorney  having  the 
charge  and  conduct  of  the  prosecution. 

RULE  241. 

The  Property  Clerk  shall  cause  to  be  advertised,  in  pursuance 
of  law,  all  property  or  money  taken  on  suspicion  of  having 
been  feloniously  obtained,  or  of  being  the  proceeds  of  crime, 
and  for  which  there  is  no  other  claimant  than  the  person  from 
whom  such  property  was  taken;  and  also  all  lost  property  that 
may  have  come  into  his  possession. 

RULE  242. 

When  lost,  abandoned  or  stolen  property,  of  a highly  inflam- 
mable or  dangerous  character  or  nature,  is  discovered  by,  or 
comes  into  the  custody  or  possession  of  any  member  of  the 
Force,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  such  member  to  report  the  same 
at  once  to  the  officer  in  command,  at  the  Station-house  of  his 


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Precinct;  and  the  officer  in  command  shall  immediately  report 
the  same  to  the  Board  of  Fire  Commissioners  of  the  City  of 
New  York,  and  to  the  Board  of  Police. 

RULE  243. 

If  any  property  or  money,  placed  in  custody  of  the  Property 
Clerk,  shall  be  desired  as  evidence  in  any  Court,  he  shall,  upon 
an  order  from  the  Court  to  that  effect,  deliver  such  property 
to  the  officer  who  shall  present  the  order;  such  property  shall 
not  be  retained  in  said  Court,  but  be  returned  to  the  Property 
Clerk. 

Property  taken  on  making  arrests  for  gambling  or  policy 
dealing,  and  which  are  not  implements  of  gambling  or  policy 
dealing,  may  be  delivered  up  to  the  owner  upon  the  order  of 
the  President  of  the  Board  of  Police,  when  no  longer  required 
to  be  kept  as  evidence  against  the  party  arrested. 

RULE  244. 

Section  291,  chapter  410  of  the  Laws  of  1882,  provides  that  all 
property  or  money  taken  on  suspicion  of  having  been  feloni- 
ously obtained,  or  of  being  the  proceeds  of  crime,  and  for 
which  there  is  no  other  claimant  than  the  person  from  whom 
such  property  was  taken,  and  all  lost  property  coming  into  the 
possession  of  any  member  of  the  Police  Force,  and  all  property 
and  money  taken  from  pawnbrokers  as  the  proceeds  of  crime, 
or  by  any  such  member  from  persons  supposed  to  be  insane, 
intoxicated,  or  otherwise  incapable  of  taking  care  of  them- 
selves, shall  be  transmitted,  as  soon  as  practicable,  to  the 
Property  Clerk,  to  be  registered  and  advertised  in  the  City 
Record  for  the  benefit  of  all  persons  interested,  and  for  the 
information  of  the  public,  as  to  the  amount  and  disposition  of 
the  property  so  taken  into  custody  by  the  Police.  A description 
of  such  property  shall  be  entered  on  the  Blotter  and  the  prop- 
erty marked  for  identification. 

RULE  245. 

The  Property  Clerk  shall  make  to  the  Board  of  Police,  quar- 
terly and  such  other  reports  as  the  Board  may  direct,  of  the 
property  disposed  of  by  him  during  that  time. 

RULE  246. 

Whenever,  in  his  opinion,  it  becomes  necessary  to  sell  arti- 
cles of  a perishable  nature  in  a shorter  time  than  that  pre- 
scribed by  law,  the  Property  Clerk  shall,  in  his  discretion,  di- 
rect a sale  of  such  articles. 


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RULE  247. 

All  stray  horses,  swine  and  neat  cattle  coming  into  the  cus- 
tody of  the  Police  shall  be  immediately  delivered  to  the  keeper 
of  the  Public  Pound. 

RULE  248. 

A daily  report  shall  be  made  to  the  Property  Clerk  by  the 
commanding  officers  of  Precincts  and  Squads,  of  all  lost,  found, 
recovered  and  stolen  property  taken  or  seized  by  the  Police 
Force,  and  the  Property  Clerk  shall  file  and  preserve  such  re- 
ports in  his  office. 

RULE  249. 

Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts  and  Squads,  shall,  on  the 
first  days  of  January,  April,  July  and  October  in  each  year, 
take  an  inventory  of  all  furniture  and  other  movable  property, 
and  transmit  the  same  to  the  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper,  who 
shall  keep  a proper  record  of  the  same;  and  they  shall  state 
in  said  report  and  give  a list  of  every  article  of  furniture  that 
is  in  bad  order  and  that  needs  repairing,  and  that  no  article 
or  articles  of  furniture  shall  be  sent  from  any  Station-house 
to  be  repaired  unless  upon  a written  requisition  from  the  officer 
in  command;  said  requisition  to  be  transmitted  to  the  Treas- 
urer’s Bookkeeper,  signed  and  approved  by  the  Committee  on 
Repairs  and  Supplies. 

Hereafter,  when  a transfer  is  made  by  the  Chief  of  Police 
of  an  Inspector,  Captain,  or  Sergeant  in  command  of  Precinct 
or  Squad,  he  will  transfer  to  his  successor  all  the  furniture 
and  other  movable  property  in  the  Station-house,  belonging  to 
the  Department,  with  an  inventory  of  the  same,  and  take  a re- 
ceipt from  his  successor,  and  transmit  a duplicate  copy  of  said 
inventory  to  the  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper. 

RULE  250. 

Whenever  “any  implements  of  gaming,  or  lottery  tickets  or 
lottery  policies,”  shall  be  found  in  any  house,  room,  or  prem- 
ises, believed  to  be  kept  as  a common  gaming  room  or  gaming 
premises,  or  for  the  deposit  or  sale  of  lottery  tickets,  or  lottery 
policies,  and  such  implements  of  gaming,  or  lottery  tickets,  or 
lottery  policies  shall  be  seized,  in  pursuance  of  law,  by  any 
member  of  the  Police  Force  of  the  City  of  New  York,  the  ar- 
ticles so  seized  shall  be  brought  to  the  office  of  the  Property 
Clerk.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  of  Police  to  cause 
such  articles  so  seized  to  be  destroyed,  as  the  orders  of  the 


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Board  of  Police  and  the  law  shall  direct.  The  Property  Clerk 
shall  deliver  the  articles  so  seized  to  the  said  Chief,  or  on  his 
order,  to  the  end  that  the  same  may  be  destroyed  in  pursuance 
of  the  statute. 


TELEGRAPH,  TELEPHONE  AND  SIGNAL 
SYSTEMS. 

RULE  251. 

The  telegraph  and  telephone  line  throughout  the  City  of  New 
York  are  assigned  to  the  Board  of  Police,  by  proper  authority, 
to  be  used  exclusively  by  the  Police  Department,  under  the 
rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Police,  and  under  the 
general  supervision  and  direction  of  an  officer  known  as  Super- 
intendent of  Police  Telegraph. 

RULE  252. 

There  shall  be  kept  at  the  telegraph  office  and  at  each  Police 
Station-house  and  Squad  a journal  in  which  shall  be  entered 
all  messages  sent  to  and  from  the  Central  Department;  also 
all  messages  sent  from  one  station  to  another,  either  direct  or 
by  having  connection  made  at  Central  Department. 

All  messages  transmitted  by  telegraph  and  telephone  over  the 
Police  lines  must  contain  the  full  name  and  official  title  of  the 
senders  thereof,  together  with  the  initials  of  the  operators 
transmitting  and  receiving  them,  and  must  be  so  entered  in 
the  journals. 

These  journals  to  be  subject  at  all  times  to  the  inspection 
and  control  of  the  Board  of  Police. 

RULE  253. 

Upon  receipt  of  intelligence  at  a Police  station  of  an  impor- 
tant or  of  an  unusual  nature,  such  as  riots,  strikes,  highway 
robberies,  burglaries,  property  taken  from  thieves,  murders, 
suicides,  persons  found  dead  or  unconscious,  especially  where 
there  are  any  suspicious  circumstances  attending  the  same, 
it  will  be  the  duty  of  the  Sergeant  on  desk  duty  to  transmit 
information  of  the  same  to  Central  Department  at  once;  and 
the  operators  at  Central  Department  are  required  to  immedi- 
ately furnish  copies  of  messages  containing  such  information 
to  the  Chief  of  Police,  Detective  Bureau  and  to  the  press,  if 
so  directed,  by  the  Chief  of  Police,  or  officer  in  charge  at  Cen- 
tral Department.  If  such  information  is  received  at  Central 
Department  after  office  hours,  and  it  is  deemed  of  suf- 


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ficient  importance  to  require  the  immediate  attention  of  the 
Chief  of  Police  or  Commanding  Officer  of  the  Detective  Bu- 
reau, the  operator  will  transmit  such  information  to  their  re- 
spective residences. 

Copies  of  general  alarm,  messages  relating  to  missing  per- 
sons, lost  children,  property  lost,  stolen  and  recovered,  will  be 
furnished  to  the  Bureau  of  Information. 

When  a station  wishes  to  send  a message  on  “General 
Alarm,”  the  officer  transmitting  same  to  Central  Department 
will  so  state. 

All  general  alarms  will  be  sent  over  the  signatures  of  the 
Chief  of  Police  or  officer  in  charge  at  the  Central  Department. 

RULE  254. 

Whenever  an  alarm  of  fire  is  received  at  Central  Department, 
the  operator  will  at  once  notify  the  Precinct  in  which  the  fire 
may  be,  and  will  ascertain  the  location  of  same  as  soon  as 
possible.  In  the  event  of  the  second  alarm  being  sent  out,  the 
location  of  the  fire  will  be  at  once  transmitted  to  all  stations 
on  general  alarm. 

All  telegraphic  messages  received  at  station-houses,  calling 
attention  to  persons  or  property  to.be  inquired  for,  shall  be 
transmitted  to  the  officers  on  patrol  as  soon  as  practicable,  and 
read  to  the  outgoing  Platoons,  at  the  roll-call  following  their 
reception  and  oftener,  if  in  the  discretion  of  the  commanding 
officer  it  be  necessary,  or  if  so  directed  from  Central  Depart- 
ment. 

The  officers  in  charge  of  the  telegraph  and  telephone  instru- 
ments, at  the  Station-houses,  and  operators  at  Central  Depart- 
ment, are  forbidden  to  allow  any  unauthorized  person  access  to 
the  same,  for  the  purpose  of  transmitting  messages;  to  inter- 
rupt or  intercept  messages  passing  over  the  lines  or  allow 
others  to  do  so;  or  to  permit  the  lines  to  be  used  for  unneces- 
sary conversation. 

They  are  required  to  be  as  concise  and  as  respectful  as  pos- 
sible in  answering  all  messages  and  inquiries. 

All  news  items  received  from  Station-houses  at  Central  De- 
partment, intended  for  newspapers,  will  be  given  to  the  re- 
porters without  delay. 

Operators  are  required  to  be  extra  cautious  in  making  tele- 
phone connections,  and  in  transmitting  and  re-transmitting 
messages  to  Police  Stations;  to  observe  that  if  a message  ap- 
pertains in  the  slightest  degree  to  the  issuing  of  an  order  or 
the  commanding  of  an  order,  under  no  circumstances  must 


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such  message  be  forwarded  to  destination  without  first  sub- 
mitting same  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  or  officer  in  charge  at 
Central  Department. 


RULE  255. 

The  Superintendent  of  Telegraph  shall  enter  or  cause  to  be 
entered  in  a journal  kept  in  his  office,  the  time  of  day  when 
he  leaves,  when  he  returns  to  the  office,  and  set  forth  briefly 
the  Police  or  telegraph  business  performed  by  him  during  his 
absence. 

The  Superintendent  of  Telegraph  shall  make  to  the  Chief  of 
Police  a monthly  report  setting  forth  the  lost  time  of  telegraph 
operators,  linemen  and  batterymen  during  the  month  then  next 
preceding,  by  reason  of  sickness,  absence  with  leave  or  ab- 
sence without  leave,  such  report  to  be  forwarded  by  the  Chief 
of  Police  to  the  Treasurer. 

RULE  256. 

The  tours  of  duty  of  Telegraph  employes  will  be  as  follows: 
Operators  from  8 A.  M.  to  6 p.  m.  ; from  6 p.  m.  to  12  p.  M.,  and 
from  12  p.  M.  to  8 A.  m. 

Linemen  and  batterymen,  8 A.  M.  to  6 p.  M.,  and  whenever 
called  upon  in  other  hours  by  Superintendent  of  Telegraph. 

Operators  will  promptly  relieve  each  other  at  the  end  of  des- 
ignated tours. 

An  operator  shall  not  leave  his  post  at  any  time  during  his 
tour  of  duty,  unless  relieved  by  an  attache  of  the  telegraph 
office,  duly  authorized  to  relieve  him.  Any  changes  in  tours 
of  duty  must  have  the  approval  of  Superintendent  of  Telegraph. 

In  cases  of  sickness  or  unavoidable  detention  from  office 
duty,  the  operator  shall  give  notice  to  the  Superintendent  of 
Telegraph  of  such  absence  and  cause  thereof  as  soon  as  possi- 
ble before  the  beginning  of  his  tour  of  duty.  Notice  of  the 
sickness  of  ah  operator  will  be  immediately  sent  to  the  Police 
Surgeon  of  the  District,  who  will  visit  such  operator  and  report 
thereon  to  the  Superintendent  of  Telegraph. 

Temporary  leaves  of  absence  from  duty  for  telegraph  em- 
ployes will  be  granted  only  on  application  to  the  Chief  of  Po- 
lice. Such  application  must  have  the  approval  of  the  Su- 
perintendent of  Telegraph. 


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SIGNAL  BOX  SYSTEM. 

RULE  257. 

Commanding  officers  will  be  particular  to  see  that  the  fol- 
lowing rules  are  observed  in  the  operation  of  signal  boxes,  and 
report  to  the  Board  of  Police  any  “neglect  of  duty  or  violation 
of  any  of  said  rules.’* 

The  Sergeants  shall  carefully  instruct  the  members  of  their 
respective  sections  in  the  operation  of  the  signal  system.  Any 
member  of  the  Force  who  is  unable  to  comprehend  such  in- 
struction, or  the  operations  of  the  boxes,  will  be  reported  as  in- 
competent. 

Each  officer  will  be  furnished  with  a key  to  the  Police  signal 
boxes,  and  will  be  held  responsible  therefor.  Keys  will  be  in- 
spected at  each  roll-call  the  same  as  fire  keys.  Should  an  of- 
ficer be  unable  to  produce  his  key  wThen  requested,  or  fail  to 
promptly  notify  his  station  of  its  loss,  complaint  will  be  made 
against  him. 

Patrolmen  will  be  held  responsible  for  any  injury  to  signal 
boxes,  instruments,  poles,  wires,  etc.,  during  their  tours  of 
duty,  or  failing  to  properly  notify  the  station  of  any  damage 
to  same. 

Patrolmen  when  visiting  that  portion  of  their  posts  where 
signal  boxes  are  located  will  report  to  the  station  by  signals 
designated  for  them,  and  will  be  careful  before  leaving  to  as- 
certain whether  the  Sergeant  at  the  Station-house  has  any 
message  to  communicate. 

When  a signal  box  instrument  or  line  is  reported  out  of 
order,  the  officer  on  desk  duty  will  at  once  investigate  and  re- 
port the  result  of  such  investigation  to  the  Telegraph  Office, 
Central  Department. 

In  order  to  prevent  any  tampering  with  the  instruments,  the 
Sergeant  and  Roundsman  on  patrol  will  have  supervision 
thereof,  and  will  during  their  tours  of  duty  visit,  inspect  and 
test  as  many  of  them  as  possible,  and  notify  the  Station-house 
by  signal  at  the  time  of  such  inspection. 

Sergeants  on  desk  duty  at  the  Station-house  shall  promptly 
answer  and  repeat  all  signals  in  a slow  and  distinct  manner. 

They  will  also  examine  the  register  paper  on  receipt  of  each 
report  and  make  an  entry  of  the  same  on  the  Blotter  kept  for 
that  purpose,  showing  the  number  of  box,  the  time,  and  by 
whom  visited,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for  any  errors  in 
same. 


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HARBOR  POLICE. 

RULE  258. 

A competent  person  will  be  assigned  by  the  Board  of  Police 
to  take  command  of  the  navigation  of  the  Police  Steamboat, 
who  shall  be  designated  as  “Master.” 

The  Steamboat  and  Boat’s  Crew  shall  be  under  the  command 
of  the  Master,  who  shall  be  responsible  for  the  navigation, 
management,  safe-keeping,  condition,  and  the  perfect  and  com- 
plete cleaning  of  the  steamboat,  engine,  boiler,  fire-pump  and 
hose,  Crew’s  quarters,  tackle,  apparel  and  furniture;  and  also 
for  the  action  and  conduct  of  the  Crew.  . 


RULE  259. 

The  Boat’s  Crew,  in  addition  to  the  Master,  is  made  up  as 
follows,  to  wit; 

1 Pilot. 

1 Engineer. 

1 Assistant  Engineer. 

3 Firemen. 

3 Deck-hands. 

1 Cook. 

1 Steward. 

1 Cabin  boy. 

The  Captain  of  Police,  in  charge,  is  authorized  to  employ  the 
Pilot,  Engineers,  Deck-hands,  Firemen  and  others,  subject  to 
the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Police. 


RULE  260. 

The  Master  is  to  be  considered  on  duty  at  all  times.  Any 
necessary  absence  to  be  reported  to  the  Captain,  or  during  his 
absence  to  the  Sergeant  in  charge. 

The  Pilot  and  Engineers  are  considered  to  be  on  duty  when 
required  by  the  Master.  Absence  to  be  by  his  consent  and  ap- 
proval. The  Master  and  Pilot  shall  not  be  absent  from  the 
Boat  at  the  same  time,  except  with  the  knowledge  and  by  the 
approval  of  the  Captain,  or,  in  his  absence,  of  the  Sergeant  in 
charge. 

RULE  261. 


The  Captain,  Sergeants,  Roundsmen,  Patrolmen  and  Doormen 
on  duty  in  the  Thirty-sixth  Precinct,  shall  be  designated  as 
“The  Police  Force,”  as  distinguished  from  the  Boat’s  Crew. 
The  Captain  of  Police,  and  Sergeant  in  command,  in  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Captain,  are  authorized  to  order  and  direct  the 
Master,  or,  in  his  absence,  the  Pilot,  as  to  the  time  of,  the 


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route  of,  and  the  designation  of  all  movements  of  the  Steam- 
boat, and  the  management  and  movement  of  all  row-boats; 
and  in  case  of  fire  (so  far  as  operating  with  the  fire-pump, 
hose  and  pipe  is  concerned),  shall  have  command  of  the  Boat’s 
Crew  and  Police  Force. 

He  shall  at  all  times  cause  the  several  members  of  the  Police 
Force  to  perform  their  respective  duties,  and  see  that  the 
sleeping-rooms  and  berths  of  the  Police  Force,  and  the  kitchen 
and  mess-rooms,  are  kept  scrupulously  clean  and  in  order. 

RULE  202. 

There  shall  be  two  messes;  one  composed  of  the  Captain, 
Sergeants,  Master,  Pilot  and  Engineers,  to  be  called  the  “Of- 
ficers’ Mess”;  the  other,  composed  of  all  other  members  of  the 
Boat’s  Crew  and  Police  Force,  to  be  called  the  “Force  Mess.’’ 
Each  mess  to  be  managed  by  the  Captain,  and  to  be  served  by 
the  Cook  and  Steward. 

The  fuel,  oil,  waste  and  supplies  for  cleaning,  for  the  use  of 
the  Boat  and  Crew,  shall  be  ordered  by  the  Police  Captain,  on 
the  requisition  of  the  Master. 

RULE  263. 

"The  roW-boats  attached  to  the  Steamboat  assigned  to  the 
Police  Force  shall  be  painted  black  on  the  outside;  the  word 
“Police”  shall  be  painted  in  large  white  letters  on  either  bow, 
on  the  outside,  and  numbered  from  one  upward;  but  there  shall 
not  be  any  name,  or  other  distinctive  mark,  on  the  said  boats. 

RULE  264. 

When  a boat  shall  bring  prisoners  ashore,  it  shall  be  the 
duty  of  one  or  more  of  the  Crew  to  transfer  them,  when  nec- 
essary, to  the  Patrolman  on  land,  who  shall  convey  the  pris- 
oners to  the  nearest  Station-house. 

RULE  265. 

None  of  the  row-boats,  under  any  pretense  whatever,  shall 
be  used  or  employed  for  any  purpose  except  in  the  business  of 
the  Police  Department,  neither  by  the  Crew,  members  of  the 
Police  Force,  or  any  other  person  or  persons. 


LAUNCHES. 

RULE  266. 

The  officer  in  charge  of  a Launch  will  have  charge  of  the 
Crew,  and  will  be  responsible  for  its  action  and  the  cleanly 


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condition  of  the  boat:  He  will  designate  all  routes  and  changes 
in  the  same. 

The  Pilot  is  charged  with  the  duty  of  navigating  the  Launch, 
and  while  absent  from  the  dock  must  not  be  interfered  with  in 
the  performance  of  his  duty.  He  will  see  that  all  lights  are 
in  place  and  burning  during  the  night,  and  that  the  steering 
apparatus  is  in  proper  condition.  He  shall  be  accountable  for 
all  accidents  occurring  while  under  way. 

The  Engineer  will  see  that  the  engine  of  the  Launch  is  kept 
clean  and  in  good  order,  and  that  the  cock-pit  is  kept  clean  and 
free  from  water. 

If  any  defect  in  machinery  or  steering-gear  is  discovered  at 
any  time  while  under  way,  the  Launch  shall  be  returned  to  the 
station  at  once.  If  entirely  disabled  the  officer  in  charge  shall 
notify  the  station  by  telephone,  stating  location  of  Launch  and 
nature  of  disability.  Positively  no  attempt  must  be  made  by 
the  Engineer  to  repair  any  defect  to  the  machinery  until  the 
Launch  is  returned  to  the  Station,  where  repairs  will  be  made. 

All  accidents  or  injuries,  whether  to  or  by  any  Launch,  shall 
be  reported  in  writing,  in  full  detail,  and  without  delay  by  the 
officer  in  charge. 

The  officers  of  Launches  will  be  held  responsible  for  all  acci- 
dents, whether  through  mismanagement,  by  negligence  or 
otherwise,  and  for  this  reason  they  are  required  to  be  specially 
vigilant  and  painstaking  in  the  navigation  of  their  boats. 

No  Launch  shall  be  permitted  to  leave  the  Station  without 
complete  inspection  as  to  supplies  and  condition  of  the  boat; 
nor  shall  a start  be  made  until  there  is  sufficient  pressure  of 
power  to  secure  safe  management. 


MOUNTED  MEN,  HOSTLERS,  ETC. 

RULE  207. 

Patrolmen  doing  duty  mounted  on  horses  will  be  required  to 
perform  patrol  duty  on  foot  when  their  horses  shall  be  disa- 
bled or  unfit  for  duty.  Each  Patrolman  must  take  the  entire 
care  of,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  condition  and 
safe-keeping  of  the  horse  and  equipments  assigned  to  his  use. 
Mounted  Patrolmen  will  not  be  required  to  do  regular  patrol 
duty  on  their  posts  between  the  hours  of  6 and  8 o’clock  A.  m., 
except  when  directed  by  the  Chief  of  Police. 

In  rural  districts,  on  long  posts,  distant  from  the  Station- 
house,  the  relieving  points  should  be  arranged  to  save  unnec- 
essary travel  in  reaching  the  posts  of  duty. 


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Mounted  men,  in  going  to  and  from  their  posts,  will  proceed 
at  a moderate  trotting  pace,  not  to  exceed  the  rate  of  6 miles 
an  hour.  In  patrolling  their  posts  they  are  to  proceed  at  a 
fast  walking  pace.  They  are  required  to  teach  their  horses  to 
walk  at  a rapid  pace,  and  under  no  circumstances  are  they  al- 
lowed to  ride  at  a canter  or  running  pace,  except  in  cases 
where  the  rapid  movement  is  required  in  the  performance  of 
Police  duty. 

When  any  horse  shall  become  so  sick  or  lame  as  to  be  unfit 
for  service,  the  Captain  shall  report  the  facts  forthwith,  in 
writing,  through  the  Inspector  and  Chief  of  Police,  to  the 
Board  of  Police,  describing  the  condition  of  the  horse. 

RUL'E  2G8. 

1st.  Mounted  Patrolmen,  at  the  expiration  of  each  tour  of 
duty,  will  clean  the  soles  of  their  horses’  hoofs  with  a hoof 
pick,  and  during  the  summer  months  wash  down  their  horses’ 
backs,  drying  them  as  well  as  possible  with  a sponge. 

2d.  They  will,  during  their  day  tours  of  reserve  duty,  groom 
their  horses,  wash  the  soles  as  well  as  the  outside  of  their 
horses’  hoofs,  and  thoroughly  dry  their  horses’  legs,  especially 
the  hollow  of  the  pastern. 

3d.  They  will,  on  their  days  off,  stuff  their  horses’  hoofs, 
being  careful  to  see  that  the  soles  are  thoroughly  clean  before 
stuffing. 

4th.  They  must  immediately  report  to  the  commanding  officer 
at  the  Station-house,  loose  or  cast  shoes,  any  soreness,  lame- 
ness or  injury. 

5th.  They  must  not  use  any  water  on  the  legs  of  their 
horses  from  December  1st  to  May  1st. 

6th.  They  will,  when  their  horses  are  sick  or  rendered  unfit 
for  work,  place  them  in  charge  of  the  hostlers,  who  will  be- 
come responsible  for  the  horses  until  returned  to  work;  and 
the  Patrolman  will  take  entire  charge  of  the  horse  temporarily 
assigned  to  him. 

7th.  Hostlers  will  at  all  times  work  in  harmony  with  each 
other,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  appearance  and 
cleanliness  of  the  stable,  wagons,  harness,  equipments  and 
borses  placed  in  their  charge. 

8th.  They  will  wash  the  wagons,  clean  the  harness,  etc.,  im- 
mediately after  they  have  been  used,  and  put  nothing  away  in 
a soiled  condition. 

9th.  The  hostler  on  night  duty  will  keep  a strict  watch  of 
the  stable;  he  will  clean  such  articles  as  could  not  be  cleaned 
by  the  hostler  on  duty  during  the  daytime,  and  in  case  of 


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sickness  or  injury  to  any  of  the  horses,  he  will  immediately  re- 
port such  facts  to  the  officer  in  command  at  the  Station-house. 

10th.  Inspecting  officers  will  see  that  the  foregoing  rules  are 
strictly  complied  with,  and  will  prefer  charges  against  any 
member  of  the  Police  Force,  or  employee,  who  neglects  the 
same, 

11th.  Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts  and  Squads  to  which 
horses  are  attached  shall  keep  a book  of  accounts  for  supplies 
furnished  for  stables  and  horses,  and  a book  of  disabled  horses 
in  form  supplied  by  the  Stationery  Clerk. 


SCHOOL  OF  INSTRUCTION. 

RULE  269. 

A School  is  established,  at  the  Central  Department,  known 
as  the  “School  of  Instruction”;  which  shall  be  in  charge  of 
such  officer  and  assistants  as  the  Chief  of  Police  may  from 
time  to  time  select. 

RULE  270. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  officer  in  charge  of  the  School  of 
Instruction  to  instruct  the  members  of  the  School  in  all  the 
duties,  discipline  and  exercise  of  Patrolman,  including  the 
special  laws  governing  the  Police,  the  Laws  of  the  State  of 
New  York,  the  Laws  and  ordinances  of  the  City  of  New  York, 
and  the  rules,  regulations  and  orders  of  the  Board  of  Police, 
and  their  powers  and  privileges  under  the  same. 

He  shall  give  them  general  and  verbal  instructions  and  ex- 
planations in  regard  to  their  powers  and  duties;  and,  at  the  ex- 
piration of  one  month  of  instruction  to  a member  of  the  School, 
he  shall  report  to  the  Board,  through  the  Chief  of  Police,  the 
name  of  such  member,  the  proficiency  he  has  made,  and  his 
character,  adaptation,  fitness  and  capacity  to  discharge  Police 
duties. 

RULE  271. 

All  Patrolmen  when  employed  on  probation  shall,  for  the 
term  of  one  month  immediately  thereafter,  be  formed  into  a 
class  for  instruction,  according  to  the  provisions  of  the  pre- 
vious rule.  They  shall  there,  and  in  that  manner,  and  to  the 
extent  above  stated,  be  diligently  instructed  for  two  hours 
each  day.  They  shall  also,  for  the  same  length  of  time  eac^ 
day,  be  instructed  in  the  drill  and  other  exercises. 


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They  shall  be  placed  on  post,  for  the  first  tour  of  duty  each 
night,  with  a Patrolman,  to  learn  the  practical  mode  of  dis- 
charging patrol  duties. 

After  a Patrolman  has  been  a member  of  the  School  of  In- 
struction for  one  month,  he  will  be  assigned  to  full  duty  in  a 
Precinct,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by  the  Board  of  Police. 


SPECIAL  PATROLMEN. 

RULE  272. 

Every  Special  Patrolman  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Police, 
under  and  by  virtue  of  the  authority  conferred  by  law,  shall 
possess  all  the  powers  and  privileges  of  Patrolmen  in  the 
Police  Force,  so  far  as  the  laws  relative  to  arrests  are  con- 
cerned. 

The  form  of  shield  (as  per  sample  in  the  Chief  Clerk’s  of- 
fice) shall  be  designated  as  the  shield  for  Special  Patrolman, 
and  such  officers,  when  appointed  and  sworn,  shall,  on  signing 
an  agreement  in  writing,  releasing  and  waiving  all  claims 
whatever  against  the  Board  of  Police,  and  the  Mayor,  Aider- 
men  and  Commonalty  of  the  City  of  New  York  for  pay,  salary 
or  compensation  for  their  services  and  for  all  expenses  con- 
nected therewith,  be  furnished  by  the  Chief  Clerk  with  such 
shields  numbered  and  duly  recorded  in  a book  to  be  kept  for 
that  purpose. 

Such  Special  Patrolmen,  when  sworn,  shall  be  referred  to  the 
Chief  of  Police  for  orders,  and  for  such  special  instructions  as 
may  be  required. 

RULE  273. 

Persons  arrested  by  Special  Patrolmen  shall  be  taken  to  the 
Station-house  of  the  Precinct  in  which  the  officer  making  the 
arrest  is  located,  and  entry  made  in  the  “Blotter”  in  the  same 
manner  as  in  all  cases  of  arrest.  Special  mention  shall  be 
made  of  the  place  where  the  officer  making  the  arrest  is  per- 
forming duty.  If  the  Courts  are  closed  at  the  time  the  pris- 
oner is  brought  to  the  Station-house,  he  shall  be  detained  for 
safe-keeping  until  the  opening  of  the  Courts,  when  the  officer 
shall  forthwith  take  the  prisoner  before  the  Magistrate,  and 
report  be  made  at  the  Station-house  of  the  disposition  of  the 
case. 

The  arrest  shall  not  be  entered  on  the  morning  returns  with 
the  prisoners  arrested  by  the  regular  Force,  but  a separate  re- 
turn of  such  arrest  shall  be  made  on  a morning  return  blank. 


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to  be  marked  “Special,”  and  sent  to  the  Central  Office  with 
the  other  returns. 


RULE  274. 

Special  Patrolmen  shall  report  at  the  office  of  the  Chief  of 
Police,  between  the  first  and  fifth  days  of  each  month,  where  a 
book  will  be  kept  in  which  they  shall  enter  their  name,  num- 
ber of  shield  and  place  where  employed.  Said  Special  Patrol- 
man shall,  at  the  same  time,  present  a certificate  from  the 
person  or  corporation  by  whom  he  is  employed,  to  the  effect 
that  such  employment  is  continued. 

Every  person  or  corporation  having  in  their  service  a Special 
Patrolman,  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Police,  shall  file  with 
the  Chief  of  Police,  not  later  than  the  second  day  of  each 
month,  a certificate  showing  that  the  Special  Patrolman  in  his 
or  its  service  has  been  paid  his  salary  or  compensation  in  ad- 
vance for  the  current  month,  and  said  certificate  shall  be 
countersigned  by  the  Special  Patrolman  referred  to,  to  the 
effect  that  he  has  been  paid,  as  indicated  in  the  body  of  the 
certificate. 

In  all  cases  where  a Special  Patrolman  has  been  discharged 
or  removed,  the  Chief  of  Police  shall  require  the  return  of  his 
shield,  and  make  report  thereof  to  the  Board  of  Police. 


LOST  AND  ARRESTED  CHILDREN. 

RULE  275. 

A temporary  retreat  for  lost  children  is  provided  at  the 
Central  Department;  and  at  8 o’clock  p.  m.,  and  each  succeed- 
ing hour  of  each  day  until  6 a.  m.,  the  officer  in  command  of 
the  Police  will  send  all  lost  children,  who  may  then  be  at 
their  respective  Station-houses,  to  the  Central  Department  and 
place  them  in  charge  of  the  Matron. 

It  will  be  the  duty  of  the  officer  in  command  to  immediately 
telegraph  to  the  Central  Office  the  name,  if  possible,  and  de- 
scription of  all  lost  children  brought  to  the  Station-house. 

RULE  27G. 

Lost  children  shall  be  taken  to  the  Station-house  of  the  re- 
spective Precincts  in  which  they  are  found,  except  as  herein- 
after provided.  A record  shall  be  kept  at  each  Station-house  of 
all  lost  children  received  thereat,  showing  the  number  re- 
claimed at  the  Station-house;  the  number  sent  to  the  Central 
Department;  the  age,  sex  and  color  of  each  child;  the  nation- 


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ality  of  the  parents  of  each  child  reclaimed  at  the  Station- 
house  by  such  parents;  and  on  the  first  day  of  each  month,  the 
officer  in  command  of  the  Precinct  shall  make  a report  to  the 
Chief  Clerk,  setting  forth  all  tlie  above  particulars,  in  relation 
to  children  received  during  the  previous  month. 

The  number  and  sex  of  lost  children  and  the  disposition  made 
of  them  at  each  Station-house  shall  be  entered  on  the  daily 
morning  returns  made  to  the  Central  Department. 

RULE  277. 

With  each  child  sent  from  the  Station-house  to  the  Central 
Department  shall  be  transmitted  a return  in  writing,  in  a form 
to  be  supplied  by  the  Chief  Clerk. 

RULE  278. 

All  lost  children  received  at  the  Central  Department  during 
the  day  or  night,  not  claimed  by  some  person  entitled  to  their 
custody,  shall  be  placed  in  charge  of  the  Commissioners  of 
Charities. 

Whenever  any  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  discover  a 
foundling,  or  have  his  attention  called  to  the  discovery  of  a 
foundling  anywhere  in  this  city,  he  shall  have  such  foundling 
conveyed  at  once  to  the  nearest  Police  station,  where  the  of- 
ficer in  charge  will  enter  upon  the  Blotter,  and  also  upon  a 
blank  provided  for  the  purpose  (No.  30),  a description  of  the 
child  and  of  its  clothing,  and  such  other  available  particulars 
as  may  be  necessary  or  pertinent  to  the  case,  and  have  the 
child  taken  by  the  shortest  possible  route  to  Bellevue  Hospital, 
and  there  delivered  to  some  person  assigned  by  the  Commis- 
sioners of  Charities  to  receive  such  children. 

When  the  discovery,  of  a foundling  is  brought  to  the  notice 
of  a member  of  the  Police  Force  by  any  person  other  than  a 
Policeman,  the  officer  will  require  such  person  to  accompany 
him  to  the  nearest  Police  station  with  the  foundling,  in  order 
that  he  or  she  may  make  affidavit  as  to  the  finding  of  the 
child  (as  per  Blank  No.  44),  and  for  the  purpose  of  having 
such  affidavit  made  and  sworn  to.  Inspectors,  Captains  and 
Sergeants  of  Police  have  the  power  to  administer  affirmations 
or  oaths,  as  provided  for  in  these  Rules. 

In  every  case  where  a foundling  is  brought  to  a Police  sta- 
tion, Blanks  Nos.  30,  44  and  149  will  be  properly  filled  out  by 
the  officer  in  charge,  and  disposed  of  by  him  as  follows,  viz.: 

Blank  No.  30  will  be  delivered  to  the  person  at  Bellevue  Hos- 
pital who  receives  the  child. 


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Blank  No.  44  will  be  forwarded  to  the  Department  of  Chari- 
ties through  the  Central  Office. 

Blank  No.  149  will  be  forwarded  to  the  Central  Office. 

RULE  279. 

Children  rescued  from  inhuman  parents  or  guardians  by  the 
“New  York  Society  for  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Children,” 
may  be  kept,  pending  the  disposition  of  their  cases  by  the 
Courts,  in  the  care  of  the  Matron  at  Police  Headquarters,  under 
such  rules  as  the  Board  of  Police  may  from  time  to  time  adopt, 
provided  the  cost  of  maintaining  such  children  shall  be  paid 
by  said  Society;  and  that  in  no  case  shall  any  such  child  be 
allowed  to  remain  for  a greater  period  than  fourteen  days. 

RULE  2S0. 

When  the  arrest  of  any  person  under  the  age  of  16  years  shall 
be  made,  or  of  any  person  when  the  complainant  is  under  16 
years,  a notice  of  such  arrest,  setting  forth  the  name  of  the 
person  so  arrested,  and  the  offense  charged,  must  be  imme- 
diately transmitted  to  the  Society  for  the  Prevention  of  Cru- 
elty to  Children. 

Every  girl  under  the  age  of  18  years,  who  is  complainant  in 
a case  of  rape,  must  be  taken  to  the  above  Society  for  such 
examination  as  may  be  necessary. 


MASKED  BALLS. 

RULE  281. 

All  permits  to  hold  masked  balls  shall  be  subject  to  the  fol- 
lowing regulations:  That  the  applicant  or  applicants  have  per- 
mission to  give  sb  masked  ball,  entertainment,  or  party,  under 
the  supervision  of  the  Chief  of  Police,  and  with  the  understand- 
ing that  the  officer  in  command  of  the  Precinct,  or  the  officer 
who  may  be  in  command  of  the  Police  at  such  ball,  entertain- 
ment, or  party,  shall  have  the  power  to  cause  any  person  be- 
fore entering  or  within  the  building,  during  the  continuance  of 
the  ball,  entertainment,  or  party,  to  unmask,  if,  in  his  opinion, 
there  is  cause  therefor;  and  it  shall  be  his  duty  to  stop  the 
same,  and  cause  the  various  rooms  occupied  for  that  purpose 
to  be  vacated,  whenever  any  indecent,  immoral,  or  illegal  act 
shall  be  committed,  or  any  disorder  take  place  which  shall 
furnish  cause  for  such  action  on  his  part. 

Permits  to  hold  masked  balls  in  the  City  of  New  York  will 
be  granted  under  grades,  and  on  payment  for  such  permits,  as 


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follows:  1st  Grade,  $100;  2d  Grade,  $50;  3d  Grade,  $25;  4th 
Grade,  $10;  and  the  Chief  of  Police  will  indorse  on  each  ap- 
plication the  grade  in  which  in  his  judgment  the  application 
shall  be  placed. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  collect  fees  for  masked  ball  permits 
when  they  are  granted,  and  make  weekly  returns  of  the  same 
to  the  Board  of  Police. 


PARADES. 

RULE  282. 

No  procession  or  parade  shall  use  any  street,  upon  the  sur- 
face of  which  is  a railway  track  or  tracks,  by  marching  upon 
the  said  track  or  tracks;  and  a free  passage  of  cars  upon  rail- 
way tracks  shall  not  be  interfered  with  by  the  formation,  halt, 
or  march  of  any  such  procession  or  parade,  or  of  the  persons 
composing  it. 

Whenever  any  procession  shall  find  it  necessary  to  march 
across  a railway  track,  the  portion  of  said  procession  which, 
in  so  marching,  is  likely  to  stop  the  passage  of  any  car  or 
cars  upon  said  track,  shall  come  to  a halt  in  order  to  permit 
said  car  to  proceed. 

All  processions  or  parades  occupying  or  marching  upon  any 
street  of  any  city,  to  the  exclusion  or  interruption  of  other 
citizens  in  their  individual  right  and  use  thereof  (excepting  the 
National  Guard  and  the  Police  and  Fire  Departments,  and  as- 
sociations of  veteran  soldiers),  are  forbidden  unless  written  no- 
tice of  the  object,  time  and  route  of  such  procession  or  parade 
be  given  by  the  chief  officer  thereof,  not  less  than  six  hours 
previous  to  its  forming,  or  marching,  to  the  Police  authorities 
of  said  city;  and  it  may  be  lawful  for  said  Police  authorities 
to  designate  to  such  procession  or  parade  how  much  of  the 
street  in  width  it  can  occupy,  with  special  reference  to  crowded 
thoroughfares,  through  which  said  procession  may  move;  and, 
when  so  designated,  the  chief  officer  of  said  procession  or  pa- 
rade shall  be  responsible  that  the  designation  is  obeyed;  and 
it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Police  authorities  to  furnish  such 
escort  as  may  be  necessary  to  protect  persons  and  property 
and  maintain  the  public  peace  and  order. 

All  processions  and  parades  on  Sunday,  in  any  city,  excepting 
only  funeral  processions  for  the  actual  burial  of  the  dead,  and 
processions  to  and  from  a place  of  worship  in  connection  with 
a religious  service  there  celebrated,  are  forbidden;  and  in  such 
excepted  cases  there  shall  be  no  music,  fireworks,  discharge  of 


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cannon  or  firearms,  or  other  disturbing  noise.  At  a military 
funeral,  and  at  a burial  of  a National  Guardsman,  or  of  a de- 
ceased member  of  an  association  of  veteran  soldiers,  or  of  a 
disbanded  Militia  Regiment,  or  of  a secret  fraternal  society, 
music  may  be  played  while  escorting  the  body,  but  not  within 
one  block  of  a place  of  worship,  where  service  is  then  being  cele- 
brated. A person  wilfully  violating  any  provisions  of  this  sec- 
tion is  punishable  by  a fine  not  exceeding  twenty  dollars,  or 
imprisonment  not  exceeding  ten  days,  or  by  both. 

Every  person  wilfully  violating  any  provision  of  the  three 
preceding  sections  shall  be  guilty  of  a misdemeanor,  punisha- 
ble with  a fine  not  exceeding  twenty  dollars,  or  imprisonment 
not  exceeding  ten  days,  or  both,  at  the  discretion  of  the  court. 

Processions  and  parades  of  the  National  Guard,  the  Police 
and  the  Fire  Department,  are  at  all  times  lawful,  except  on  the 
Sabbath. 

“All  (other)  processions  and  parades  occupying  or  marching 
upon  any  street  * * * to  the  exclusion  or  interruption  of 
other  citizens  in  their  individual  right  of  use  * * * are  for- 
bidden,” except  on  compliance  with  the  conditions  imposed  by 
the  statute,  in  respect  to  notice  to  the  Police  “of  the  object, 
time  and  route  of  such  procession  or  parade.” 

All  processions  and  parades  on  Sunday  are  absolutely  for- 
bidden— except  only  funeral  processions  engaged  in  the  actual 
burial  of  the  dead,  and  processions  to  and  from  any  place  of 
worship,  in  connection  with  religious  services  there  celebrated— 
and  such  processions  must  conform  to  the  conditions  of  the 
statute  in  respect  to  notice  to  the  Police  authorities  of  the  ob- 
ject, time  and  route  of  the  procession  or  parade. 

Whoever  wilfully  violates  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  law 
is  guilty  of  a misdemeanor,  and  may  be  arrested  therefor,  and 
punished. 

When  parties  comply  with  the  law,  by  giving  preliminary 
notice  in  writing,  “of  the  object,  time,  and  route  of  such  (con- 
templated) procession  or  parade”  to  the  Police  authorities,  as 
required  by  the  statute,  the  procession  or  parade  may  lawfully 
form  and  move  on  and  over  such  streets  and  parts  of  streets  as 
shall  be  designated  by  the  Chief  of  Police.  In  such  case  a Po- 
lice escort  will  be  ordered,  and  the  officers  and  Force  will  be 
informed,  by  special  orders,  of  the  object,  time  and  route  of 
the  procession,  when  it  will  be  their  duty  to  enforce  the  pro- 
visions of  the  law,  protect  persons  and  property,  and  maintain 
the  public  peace. 

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move,  without  such  preliminary  notice,  or  without  compliance 
with  the  law,  will  be  unlawful  and  should  be  prevented. 

The  notice  required  by  the  statute  should  be  in  writing,  di- 
rected to  the  Chief  of  Police,  setting  forth  the  object,  time  and 
proposed  route  of  the  contemplated  procession  or  parade. 

Captains  are  required  to  be  diligent  in  instructing  the  officers 
and  men  of  their  commands  in  relation  to  their  powers  and 
duties  under  this  law. 


MATRONS. 

RULE  SS3. 

1.  There  shall  be  two  Police*  Matrons  appointed  for  each  Sta- 
tion-house designated  to  receive  women  prisoners. 

2.  The  tours  of  duty  for  Police  Matrons  shall  be  as  follows: 
For  the  Matrons  on  day  duty,  from  8 A.  M.  to  6 p.  M. ; for  the 
Matrons  on  night  duty,  from  6 P.  M.  to  8 A.  M.  The  Matrons 
shall  change  each  week  from  night  to  day  duty  by  remaining 
on  duty  from  8 A.  M.  Sunday  until  8 A.  M.  Monday. 

3.  While  on  duty  the  Police  Matrons  shall  be  constantly  at 
the  Station-house  and  ready  at  all  times  to  perform  any  and 
all  service  within  their  province  as  Police  Matrons;  except  the 
Matron  on  day  duty  shall  be  allowed  one  hour  each  day  to  go 
out  for  her  luncheon.  Matrons  shall  at  all  times  when  on  duty 
be  subject  to  the  orders  of  the  officer  in  command  of  the 
Station-house. 

4.  A suitable  room  shall  be  provided  for  the  special  use  and 
accommodation  of  the  Police  Matrons  in  each  Station-house 
designated  to  receive  and  detain  women  prisoners.  Members 
of  the  Police  Force  are  prohibited  from  trespassing  upon  the 
privacy  of  the  Police  Matrons  during  their  tours  of  duty.  No 
visitors  shall  be  received  in  the  Matron’s  rooms  except  by  per- 
mission of  the  officer  in  command.  The  Matrons  shall  be  re- 
sponsible for  the  cleanliness  and  good  order  of  their  own 
rooms.  They  shall  be  supplied  with  apparatus  for  heating 
water. 

5.  The  Officers  in  command  of  Station-houses  designated  as 
above  shall  cause  women  held  under  arrest  to  be  kept  separate 
and  apart  from  the  cells,  corridors  and  apartments  of  males 
under  arrest,  and  shall  prevent  any  communication  between 
men  and  women  therein  confined,  except  with  the  consent  of 
the  Police  Matron  and  the  officer  in  command. 

6.  When  a woman  prisoner  is  brought  to  the  Station-house 
the  officer  in  command  shall  at  once  call  the  Police  Matron  on 


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duty  to  make  the  necessary  searches  and  perform  such  other 
service  in  connection  with  the  arrest  as  may  be  required. 
When  a woman  prisoner  is  held,  she  shall  be  conducted  to  a 
cell  by  or  in  the  presence  of  the  Police  Matron  and  remain 
in  her  charge  while  so  confined. 

7.  The  locks  upon  the  doors  of  the  corridors  and  cells  of  the 
female  prisoners  shall  differ  in  size  and  pattern  from  all  other 
locks  used  at  the  station.  The  Matron  shall  have  sole  access 
to  the  keys,  and  when  not  in  the  Matron’s  possession  shall  be 
kept  at  the  desk  of  the  station. 

8.  The  Police  Matron  shall  not  place  two  women  prisoners  in 
one  cell,  unless  it  is  necessary  for  want  of  room. 

9.  The  Police  Matron  on  duty  shall  visit  the  cells  occupied 
by  women  prisoners  at  least  once  in  each  30  minutes,  except 
during  the  lunch  hour,  and  oftener  if  the  condition  of  the  pris- 
oner or  prisoners  shall  require  it  and  her  other  duties  permit; 
and  she  shall  be  responsible  for  the  safe-keeping  of  all  such 
women  prisoners,  subject  to  the  direction  of  the  officer  in 
command. 

10.  The  Police  Matron  on  duty  shall  report  daily  to  the  of- 
ficer in  command  as  to  the  cleanliness  and  good  order  of  the 
cells  under  her  charge. 

11.  Any  sick,  injured  or  helpless  woman  prisoner  who  may 
he  conveyed  to  the  Station-house  shall  be  taken  to  a room 
other  than  the  public  sitting-room  and  there  be  treated  and 
cared  for  only  by  a Surgeon  and  the  Police  Matron  on  duty, 
except  in  cases  where  the  interest  of  humanity  or  justice  shall 
require  the  attendance  of  others. 

12.  When,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Police  Matron  on  duty,  any 
woman  prisoner  is  ill,  or  insane,  she  shall  at  once  notify  the 
officer  in  command  and  he  shall  summon  a physician. 

13.  The  Police  Matron  on  duty  shall  have  charge  of  all 
women  and  girls  received  in  the  Station-house  as  prisoners,  or 
otherwise,  and  also  of  lost  children. 

14.  When  the  examination  of  the  person  or  clothing  of  a 
woman  prisoner,  or  other  female  in  the  temporary  charge  of 
the  Police,  shall  be  deemed  necessary,  such  examination  shall 
be  made  only  by  the  Police  Matron  on  duty,  under  direction  of 
the  officer  in  command,  and  with  the  least  possible  publicity. 

15.  Doormen  are  prohibited  from  visiting  the  cells  in  which 
women  prisoners  are  confined  except  upon  the  call  of  a Police 
Matron,  or  by  special  direction  of  the  officer  in  command,  and 
no  officer  or  other  person  shall  visit  the  cells  in  which  women 
prisoners  are  confined  unless  in  the  company  of  the  Police  Ma- 
tron on  duty. 


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16.  Arrests  of  women  shall  be  reported  on  the  daily  morning 
returns  of  the  Precinct  in  which  the  arrest  is  made,  and  a rec-* 
ord  shall  be  made  upon  the  blotter  of  the  Precinct  where  such 
women  prisoners  are  confined,  showing  the  name  of  the  pris- 
oner, name  and  Precinct  of  the  officer  making  the  arrest,  also 
the  time  when  the  prisoner  entered  and  left  the  Station-house. 

17.  The  Police  Matrons  shall  keep  a written  record  of  all 
women  and  children  under  their  charge. 

18.  The  officers  in  command  of  Precincts  where  Police  Ma- 
trons are  employed  shall  enter  (in  red  ink)  upon  the  face  of 
the  morning  returns  the  name  and  tour  of  duty  performed  by 
each  Matron,  and  their  absence  from  any  cause  whatever. 

19.  Police  Matrons,  when  detained  from  duty  by  illness,  shall 
notify  the  officer  in  command  of  their  Precinct,  and  he  shall 
immediately  apply  for  a substitute. 

20.  Substitutes  shall  always  be  taken  from  Precincts  where 
the  average  number  of  woman  prisoners  is  small,  and  the 
women  usually  received  at  these  Station-houses  shall  be  sent 
to  some  other  where  Matrons  are  on  duty. 

21.  No  Police  Matron  shall  remain  on  night  duty  more  than 
two  weeks  consecutively. 

22.  While  on  duty  the  Police  Matrons  shall  wear  a neat  dark 
blue  or  black  dress,  with  skirts  two  inches  from  the  ground. 


ARRESTS. 

RULE  284. 

The  functions  of  a Police  Force  are,  mainly,  the  enforcement 
of  law,  preservation  of  the  peace,  protection  of  life  and  property, 
arrest  of  all  violators  of  law,  and  the  prevention  and  detection 
of  crime.  Other  duties  are  incidental,  and  while  it  is  necessary 
they  should  be  performed  with  energy,  promptness  and  fidelity, 
every  member  of  the  Police  Force  must  constantly  bear  in 
mind  that  the  welfare  of  the  people  of  the  city  demands  his 
earnest  efforts  to  accomplish  the  above  enumerated  tasks.  The 
following  regulations  relative  to  arrests  must  be  strictly  ad- 
hered to  in  every  particular  by  each  and  every  member  of  the 
Force : 

They  must  make  every  exertion  to  arrest  any  person  they 
may  see,  or  is  positively  charged  with,  committing  a felony. 

They  may  demand  the  services  of  any  one  present  to  assist 
them  in  making  an  arrest  for  felony. 


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They  must  pursue  a person  charged  with  felony,  and  have 
the  right  to  forcibly  effect  an  entrance  into  any  building  for 
the  purpose  of  securing  the  arrest. 

They  may  arrest  any  person  found  in  the  street  at  night 
and  whom  they  have  good  reason  to  believe  has  committed  a 
felony,  though  having  no  positive  proof. 

They  may  forcibly  enter  a building  to  suppress  an  affray  oc- 
curring within  their  hearing. 

In  making  an  arrest  a Policeman  is  not  justified  in  doing 
more  than  the  arrest  and  safe-keeping  of  his  prisoner  requires. 
He  must  have  good  reason  for  every  act  in  connection  with  the 
arrest. 

They  must  arrest  all  persons  found  begging  in  the  streets, 
and  all  children,  under  sixteen  years,  found  dancing  or  play- 
ing on  musical  instruments  for  gain. 

RULE  285. 

The  several  members  of  the  Police  Force  shall  have  power 
and  authority  to  immediately  arrest  without  warrant,  and  to 
take  into  custody,  any  person  who  shall  commit,  or  threaten, 
or  attempt  to  commit,  in  the  presence  of  such  member,  or 
within  his  view,  any  breach  of  the  peace,  or  offense  directly 
prohibited  by  act  of  the  Legislature,  or  by  any  ordinance  of 
the  City;  but  such  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall,  under  the 
penalty  of  fine  or  dismissal  from  the  Force,  in  the  discretion 
of  the  Board,  immediately  upon  such  arrest,  convey  in  person 
such  offender  before  a Magistrate  of  the  City,  that  he  may  be 
dealt  with  according  to  law.  If  the  arrest  is  made  during  the 
hours  the  Magistrate  is  not  holding  Court,  such  offender  shall 
be  detained  in  the  Station-house  until  the  next  public,  sitting 
of  the  Magistrate,  and  no  longer. 

Under  section  554,  chapter  360  of  the  Laws  of  1882,  as  amended 
by  chapter  516  of  the  Laws  of  1895,  any  Captain,  Sergeant  or 
Acting  Sergeant  of  Police  is  authorized  to  and  must  take  bail 
for  appearance  before  a competent  and  accessible  Magistrate 
the  next  morning,  from  any  person  arrested  for  a misdemeanor 
between  11  o’clock  in  the  morning  and  8 o’clock  the  next  morn- 
ing, just  as  soon  as  the  person  offers  himself  as  bail  for  the 
person  or  persons  arrested.  When  such  Captain  or  Sergeant 
of  Police  or  Acting  Sergeant  of  Police  takes  bail,  he  must  take 
it  by  an  undertaking  in  the  form  of  this  section  mentioned, 
executed  in  his  presence  by  the  defendant  and  at  least  one 
surety,  who  must  justify  under  oath,  and  for  that  purpose  the 
officer  may  administer  the  oath.  The  amount  of  bail  taken  by 


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a Captain  or  Sergeant  of  Police  or  Acting  Sergeant  of  Police 
under  this  section  must  be  as  follows: 

If  the  offense  be  the  violation  of  a corporation  ordinance,  the 
amount  of  bail  must  be  one  hundred  dollars,  except  that,  if  a 
conviction  upon  the  charge  would  render  the  defendant  liable 
only  for  a fine,  the  amount  of  the  bail  must  be  double  the 
amount  of  the  largest  fine  that  could  be  imposed;  if  the  con- 
viction would  render  him  liable  to  imprisonment  for  thirty 
days  or  less,  the  amount  of  bail  must  be  two  hundred  dollars. 
In  all  other  cases  the  amount  of  bail  must  be  five  hundred 
dollars.  The  form  of  the  undertaking  must  be  as  provided  in 
said  chapter  516  of  the  Laws  of  1895. 

The  recognizance  must  be  transmitted  with  the  return  to  the 
Court  (or  Magistrate)  the  next  morning;  the  facts  of  the  arrest 
must  be  entered  on  the  returns,  as  in  all  other  cases  of  arrest. 

That  all  officers  already  and  hereafter  temporarily  detailed 
or  assigned  by  the  Chief  of  Police  as  Acting  Sergeants  of  Po- 
lice, shall  each,  during  his  performance  of  duty  as  such  Acting 
Sergeant,  be  and  he  hereby  is  empowered  during  the  continu- 
ance of  such  assignment  or  detail  to  take  bail  under  the  pro- 
visions of  chapter  516  of  the  Laws  of  1895,  the  same  as  though 
such  designation  had  been  originally  made  by  the  Board  of 
Police. 

RULE  286. 

The  following  sections  of  the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure 
shall  govern  the  Police  Force  in  the  execution  of  warrants: 

Sec.  155.  If  the  warrant  be  issued  by  a Judge  of  the  Supreme 
Court,  in  the  City  and  County  of  New  York,  or  by  a County 
Judge,  or  by  a Judge  of  a City  Court,  it  may  be  directed  gen- 
erally to  any  Sheriff,  Constable,  Marshal  or  Policeman  in  the 
State,  and  may  be  executed  by  any’  of  those  officers  to  whom  it 
may  be  delivered. 

Sec.  156.  If  it  be  issued  by  any  other  magistrate  it  may  be 
directed  generally  to  any  Sheriff,  Constable,  Marshal,  or  Po- 
liceman in  the  county  in  which  it  is  issued,  and  may  be  exe- 
cuted in  that  county;  or  if  the  defendant  be  in  another  county, 
it  may  be  executed  therein,  upon  the  written  direction  of  a 
Magistrate  of  such  other  county  indorsed  upon  the  warrant, 
signed  by  him,  with  his  name  of  office,  and  dated  at  the  city, 
town  or  village  where  it  is  made,  to  the  following  effect: 
“This  warrant  may  be  issued  in  the  County  of  Monroe”  (or  as 
the  case  may  be). 

Sec.  158.  If  the  crime  charged  in  the  warrant  be  a felony, 
the  officer  making  the  arrest  must  take  the  defendant  before 


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the  Magistrate  who  issued  the  warrant,  or  some  other  Magis- 
trate in  the  same  county,  as  provided  in  section  164. 

Sec.  159.  If  the  crime  charged  in  the  warrant  be  a misde- 
meanor, and  the  defendant  be  arrested  in  another  county,  the 
officer  must,  upon  being  required  by  the  defendant,  take  him 
before  a Magistrate  in  that  county,  who  must  admit  the  de- 
fendant to  bail,  for  his  appearance  before  the  Magistrate  named 
in  the  warrant,  and  take  bail  from  him  accordingly. 

RULE  287. 

It  is  the  duty  of  members  of  the  Force  to  arrest  all  persons 
found  committing  any  of  the  following  offenses: 

Selling  or  offering  to  sell,  giving  away,  or  offering  to  give 
away,  or  having  in  his  or  her  possession,  with  or  without  in- 
tent to  sell  or  give  away,  any  obscene  and  indecent  book,  pam- 
phlet, paper,  drawing,  lithograph,  stereoscopic  picture,  model, 
cast,  instrument,  or  article  of  indecent  or  immoral  use,  or 
medicine  for  procuring  abortion. 

RULE  288. 

It  is  not  lawful  to  exhibit  to  the  public,  in  any  building,  gar- 
den, grounds,  concert-room,  or  other  place  or  room  within  the 
City  of  New  York,  any  interlude,  tragedy,  comedy,  opera, 
ballet,  play,  farce,  minstrelsy,  or  dancing,  or  any  other  enter- 
tainment of  the  stage  or  any  part  or  parts  therein;  or  any 
equestrian,  circus,  or  other  dramatic  performance;  or  any  per- 
formance of  jugglers,  rope-dancing,  or  acrobats,  until  a 
license  for  the  place  of  such  exhibition,  for  such  purposes, 
shall  have  been  first  had  and  obtained,  as  provided  in  said 
act.” 

It  is  the  duty  of  Policemen  to  enter,  at  any  time,  such  places 
of  amusement,  and  to  arrest  any  person  or  persons  so  offend- 
ing, and  to  convey  them  forthwith  before  a City  Magistrate. 

The  proprietor,  occupant  or  lessee  of  any  place  where  acro- 
batic exhibitions  are  held,  who  permits  any  person  to  perform 
on  any  trapeze,  rope,  pole,  or  other  acrobatic  contrivance  with- 
out net-work  or  other  sufficient  means  of  protection  from  fall- 
ing or  other  accident,  is  guilty  of  a misdemeanor,  punishable 
for  the  first  offense  by  "a  fine  of  two  hundred  and  fifty  dollars 
and  imprisonment  not  less  than  three  months  nor  more  than 
one  year. 

Policemen  learning  or  knowing  of  any  commission  of  these 
offenses  shall  immediately  arrest,  or  cause  to  be  arrested,  the 
persons  so  offending. 


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RULE  289. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  possess,  in  the  City  of  New 
York,  and  in  every  part  of  this  State,  all  the  common  law  and 
statutory  powers  of  Constables,  except  for  the  service  of  civil 
process;  and  any  warrant  for  search  or  arrest,  issued  by  any 
Magistrate  of  this  State,  may  be  executed  in  any  part  thereof, 
by  any  member  of  the  Police  Force. 

Members  of  the  Force  must  not  render  any  assistance  in  civil 
cases,  except  to  prevent  a breach  of  the  peace,  or  to  quell  a dis- 
turbance actually  commenced. 

RULE  290. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  particularly  notice  the  following 
sections  of  chapter  410,  Laws  of  1882: 

Sec.  282.  It  is  hereby  made  the  duty  of  the  Police  Force  at 
all  times  of  day  and  night,  and  the  members  of  such  Force  are 
hereby  thereunto  empowered,  to  especially  preserve  the  public 
peace,  prevent  crime,  detect  and  arrest  offenders,  suppress  riots, 
mobs  and  insurrections,  disperse  unlawful  or  dangerous  as- 
semblages, and  assemblages  which  obstruct  the  free  passage 
of  public  streets,  sidewalks,  parks  and  places;  protect  the  rights 
of  persons  and  property,  guard  the  public  health,  preserve  order 
at  elections  and  all  public  meetings  and  assemblages,  prevent 
and  regulate  the  movement  of  teams  and  vehicles  in  streets, 
and  remove  all  nuisances  in  the  public  streets,  parks  and  high- 
ways; arrest  all  street  mendicants  and  beggars;  provide  proper 
police  attendance  at  fires;  assist,  advise  and  protect  emigrants, 
strangers  and  travelers  in  public  streets,  at  steamboat  and 
ship  landings,  and  at  railroad  stations;  carefully  observe  and 
inspect  all  places  of  public  amusement,  all  places  of  business 
having  excise  or  other  licenses  to  carry  on  any  business;  all 
houses  of  ill-fame  or  prostitution,  and  houses  where  common 
prostitutes  resort  or  reside;  all  lottery  offices,  policy  shops,  and 
places  where  lottery  tickets  or  . lottery  policies  are  sold  or  of- 
fered for  sale;  all  gambling  houses,  cock  pits,  rat  pits,  and 
public  common  dance-houses,  and  to  repress  and  restrain  all 
unlawful  or  disorderly  conduct  or  practices  therein,  enforce  and 
prevent  the  violation  of  all  laws  and  ordinances  in  force  in 
said  city;  and  for  these  purposes,  with  or  without  warrant,  to 
arrest  all  persons  guilty  of  violating  any  law  or  ordinance  for 
the  suppression  or  punishment  of  crimes  or  offenses. 

RULE  291. 

At  all  times  and  in  all  places  where  intoxicating  liquors  are 
unlawfully  kept  for  sale  to  be  drank  on  the  premises,  if  persons 


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call  for  intoxicating  liquors  and  are  served  with  drinks  in  re- 
sponse to  such  calls,  and  drink  the  liquids  furnished  and  pay 
for  them,  the  circumstances  are  sufficient  to  warrant  a pre- 
sumption that  the  law  has  been  violated,  and  to  justify  the  ar- 
rest of  the  person  selling  the  drinks. 

RULE  292. 

All  persons  arrested  for  offenses  of  any  kind  during  the  time 
the  City  Magistrates’  Courts  are  in  session,  shall,  except  as 
otherwise  provided  by  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  service, 
be  taken  to  a Court  immediately  after  the  arrest  is  properly 
registered  at  the  Station-house. 

If  the  Court  be  not  in  session,  the  person  so  arrested  shall 
be  detained  at  the  Station-house  till  the  opening  of  the  Court 
then  next  ensuing.  When  taken  to  Court,  the  officers  making 
the  arrest  must,  unless  otherwise  directed  by  proper  authority, 
remain  in  Court  until  the  prisoner’s  case  is  disposed  of  by  the 
Magistrate.  It  is  the  duty  of  officers  in  command  to  take  nec- 
essary measures  to  insure  the  attendance  of  complainants  and 
witnesses  in  all  cases. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Commanding  Officers  of  Precincts 
and  Squads  to  permit  all  persons  arrested  to  communicate  by 
letter  or  messenger  with  their  friends,  when  the  interest  of 
justice  will  not  thereby  be  defeated. 

Each  and  every  person  arrested  for  any  cause  whatever  shall 
be  taken  at  once  to  the  Station-house  of  the  Precinct  in  which 
the  arrest  was  made,  except  in  cases  where  arrests  are  made 
by  Detective  Officers  of  the  Detective  Bureau  and  Precincts,  or 
where  they  are  made  on  or  near  the  boundary  lines  of  Precincts 
to  which  the  officer  making  the  arrest  is  attached,  and  the  case 
entered  with  full  particulars,  including  the  name  and  address 
of  complainant  and  witness,  if  there  be  any,  upon  the  Blotter; 
and  afterward  the  case  shall  be  disposed  of  as  provided  in  the 
rules  and  regulations  of  the  service. 

RULE  293. 

When  any  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  arrest  any  per- 
son for  an  offense,  who,  from  being  intoxicated,  or  from  any 
other  cause,  is  not  in  a condition  to  understand  or  answer 
questions,  or  comprehend  the  proceedings  of  the  Court,  such 
person  shall  be  taken  to  the  Station-house,  and  if  clearly  in- 
toxicated, detained  until  sober,  and  shall  then  be  taken  to 
Court.  If  the  case  be  not  clearly  a case  of  intoxication,  but 
one  which  may  require  medical  treatment,  the  Precinct  Sur- 
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at  the  Station-house,  or  sent  to  a hospital,  as  the  Surgeon 
shall  advise,  and  when  restored  to  a fit  condition  shall  be  taken 
to  the  Court  and  charged  with  the  offense  for  which  said  person 
was  arrested;  and  while  in  hospital  the  arrested  party  shall  be 
in  the  legal  custody  of  the  Police. 

Wherever  any  member  of  the  Force  shall  find  an  unconscious 
person,  and  who  is  sent  to  a hospital  in  such  condition,  the 
Commanding  Oflicer  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  will  cause  in- 
quiry to  be  made  thereafter,  to  ascertain  whether  such  person 
has  regained  consciousness,  and  if  so,  obtain  name,  age  and 
residence,  and  such  other  facts  as  may  be  necessary  of  said 
person,  and  forward  same  to  the  Chief  of  Police. 

If  the  party  was  arrested  for  the  offense  of  intoxication  and 
the  Surgeon  shall  decide  it  not  a case  of  intoxication,  but  that 
medical  treatment  is  required,  the  party  shall  not  be  held  in 
custody  as  a prisoner,  but  be  sent  to  a hospital,  or  home  (if 
the  person’s  home  can  be  ascertained  and  is  not  too  far  dis- 
tant), as  the  Surgeon  shall  advise. 

Every  case  occurring  under  this  rule,  where  a Surgeon  is 
called,  shall  be  promptly  reported  by  him  to  the  Board  of  Po- 
lice, with  all  the  facts  relating  thereto,  and  the  disposition 
thereof  which  he  advised. 

RULE  294. 

Section  1st.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  several  Precincts, 
and  by  the  Sections  or  Squads  named  in  section  first  of  this 
rule,  or  by  the  members  of  such  commands,  shall  be  conveyed 
to  the  First  District  Magistrate’s  Court  for  judicial  disposal, 
viz.:  First,  Second,  Fourth,  Fifth,  Sixth,  Tenth,  and  Thirty- 
sixth  Precincts,  and  the  Squads  of  Third  Precinct  and  of  the 
Sanitary  Company  doing  duty  south  of  Canal  street  and  west 
of  the  Bowery  and  Catharine  street,  and  tlie  Squad  attached  to 
the  Court. 

Sec.  2d.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  several  Precincts,  and  by 
the  Sections  or  Squads  named  in  this  section,  or  by  the  mem- 
bers of  such  commands,  shall  be  conveyed  to  the  Second  Dis- 
trict Magistrate’s  Court  for  judicial  disposal,  viz.: 

Eighth,  Ninth,  Fifteenth,  Sixteenth,  Nineteenth  and  Twen- 
tieth Precincts,  and  the  Squads  of  the  Third  Precinct,  and  the 
Sanitary  Company  doing  duty  between  Canal  street  and  Forty 
second  street,  and  west  of  Fourth  avenue  and  Bowery,  and  the 
Squad  attached  to  the  Court. 

Sec.  3d.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  several  Precincts,  and  by 
the  Squads  named  in  this  section,  or  by  the  members  of  such 


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commands,  shall  be  conveyed  to  the  Third  District  Magistrate’s 
Court  for  judicial  disposal,  viz.: 

Seventh,  Eleventh,  Twelfth,  Thirteenth  and  Fourteenth  Pre- 
cincts, and  the  Squads  of  the  Third  Precinct,  and  of  the  Sani- 
tary Company  doing  duty  south  of  Fourteenth  street  and 
east  of  the  Bowery  and  Catharine  street  and  north  of  Canal 
street,  and  the  Squad  attached  to  the  Court. 

Sec.  4th.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  several  Precincts  and  by 
the  Squads  named  in  this  section,  or  by  the  members  of  such 
commands,  shall  be  conveyed  to  the  Fourth  District  Magis- 
trate’s Court  for  judicial  disposal,  viz.: 

Eighteenth,  Twenty-first,  Twenty-second,  Twenty-third, 
Twenty-third  Sub,  Twenty-fourth  and  Twenty-fifth  Precincts, 
and  the  Squads  of  the  Third  Precinct,  and  of  the  Sanitary 
Company  doing  duty  north  of  Fourteenth  street  and  east  of 
Fourth  avenue,  and  north  of  Forty-second  street  and  south  of 
Eighty-sixth  street,  from  river  to  river,  and  the  Squad  attached 
to  the  Court. 

Sec.  5th.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  several  Precincts,  and 
by  the  Squads  named  in  this  section,  or  by  the  members  of 
such  commands,  shall  be  conveyed  to  the  Fifth  District  Magis- 
trate’s Court  for  judicial  disposal,  viz.: 

Twenty-sixth,  Twenty-seventh,  Twenty-eighth,  Twenty-ninth, 
Thirtieth  and  Thirty-second  Precincts,  and  the  Squads  of  the 
Third  Precinct,  and  the  Sanitary  Company  doing  duty  north  of 
Eighty-sixth  street,  and  the  Squad  attached  to  the  Court. 

Sec.  6th.  All  persons  arrested  in  the  Precincts  named  in  this 
section  shall  be  conveyed  to  the  Sixth  District  Magistrate’s 
Court  for  judicial  disposal,  viz.: 

Thirty-first,  Thirty-third,  Thirty-fourth,  Thirty-fifth,  Thirty- 
seventh  and  Thirty-eighth  Precincts,  and  the  Squads  doing  duty 
in  said  Precincts. 

All  persons  arrested  by  members  of  the  Detective  Bureau 
shall  be  taken  before  a Magistrate,  as  the  law  directs. 

RULE  205. 

Each  member  of  the  Force  shall  at  all  times  have  with  him 
a small  blank  memorandum  book,  supplied  at  his  own  expense, 
in  which  he  shall  enter  the  names  of  persons  taken  in  charge 
by  him,  and  such  particulars  in  each  case  as  may  be  important 
on  the  trial  of  the  cause. 

RULE  296. 

Members  of  the  Force  (except  those  attached  to  the  office  of 
the  Chief  of  Police  and  Courts  of  Justice)  will  not  be  allowed  to 


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apply  for  or  execute  a warrant  of  arrest,  or  search,  without 
the  consent  of  their  respective  commanding  officers. 

RULE  297 . 

Where  arrests  are  made  of  drivers  of  wagons  containing  the 
U.  S.  Mails,  or  of  other  persons  in  charge  of  the  U.  S.  Mails, 
it  shall  be  the  duty  of  any  member  of  the  Police  Force  making 
such  arrest  to  accompany  such  driver  or  other  person  to  the 
Post  Office,  or  to  the  destination  of  the  mail  wagon,  within  the 
city  limits,  and  thence  to  the  Station-house,  in  order  that  the 
mail  matter  may  not  be  detained. 

Where  arrests  are  made  for  misdemeanor  or  violation  of  Cor- 
poration ordinance  of  any  omnibus  driver,  car  driver,  car  con- 
ductor, or  motorman,  while  he  is  in  charge  of  such  omnibus, 
car  or  the  horses  attached  thereto,  he  shall  accompany  his 
prisoner  by  the  usual  route  of  the  omnibus  or  car  to  such 
stable  or  depot  previous  to  taking  him  before  a Magistrate. 

When  the  arrest  is  for  a felony  this  rule  is  not  to  apply. 

RULE  298. 

If,  at  the  time  of  the  arrest,  a pistol  of  any  description  shall 
be  found  concealed  on  the  person  of,  or  not  carried  openly  by 
any  one  arrested,  the  officer  making  the  arrest  shall  state  such 
facts  to  the  City  Magistrate  before  whom  the  prisoner  is  taken, 
and  shall  make  a separate  complaint  against  such  prisoner  for 
violation  of  the  laws  relating  to  the  subject. 


REPORTS  TO  BE  MADE. 

RULE  301. 

Captains  will  require  the  Patrolmen  of  their  respective  com- 
mands to  report  to  them  daily  all  violations  of  corporation 
ordinances,  together  with  all  complaints  (by  members  of  the 
Force  or  others)  of  such  violations,  and  the  nature  of  the  com- 
plaint. The  name  and  residence  of  the  complainant  in  each 
case  shall  be  entered  in  a book  kept  for  that  purpose,  and  re- 
ported daily  to  the  Chief  Clerk. 

RULE  302. 

Captains  shall  report,  quarterly,  to  the  Chief  of  Police  the 
location  of  all  houses  of  prostitution,  assignation,  bed-houses 
and  suspicious  places  in  their  respective  Precincts,  and  the 
names  of  the  keepers  and  owners  thereof,  also  all  places  used 
for  gambling,  lottery  or  policy  purposes. 


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RULE  303* 

Captains  of  Precincts  and  officers  commanding  Squads  shall 
keep  a special  record  of  all  arrests  made  by  the  Force  under 
their  command,  for  all  felonies,  and  a special  record  for  all 
robberies. 

They  shall  keep  themselves  informed  of  the  proceedings  in 
each  case,  and  record  the  result  of  the  proceedings  and  the 
disposition  of  the  prisoners;  and,  if  convicted,  the  term  of  the 
sentence  and  the  place  of  imprisonment,  and  make,  at  the 
close  of  each  quarter,  a report  in  detail  of  all  the  arrests  made 
during  the  preceding  quarter,  for  the  offenses  above  named, 
upon  blanks  furnished  for  the  purpose,  and  transmit  it  to  the 
Chief  Clerk. 

RULE  304. 

The  Captains  shall  promptly  report  to  the  District  Inspector 
every  case  of  dereliction  of  duty,  and  at  the  same  time  notify 
the  Chief  Clerk,  in  writing,  of  such  report,  the  name  of  the 
person  reported,  and  the  nature  of  the  charge  against  him. 
They  shall  also  report  to  the  District  Inspector,  who  shall 
transmit  the  same  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  an  account  of  any 
special  services— deemed  meritorious— of  Policemen  under  their 
command. 

RULE  305. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  member  of  the  Police  Force  to 
report,  in  writing,  attested  by  his  signature,  to  the  Chief  of 
Police,  whenever  there  are  good  grounds  (stating  the  same) 
for  believing  any  house,  room  or  premises,  within  the  City  of 
New  York,  is  to  be  kept  or  used  for  the  purpose  of  gaming;  or 
to  be  kept  or  used  for  lewd  or  obscene  purposes  or  amusements; 
or  for  the  deposit  or  sale  of  lottery  tickets  or  policies. 

Patrolmen  shall  report  to  their  commanding  officer  all  persons 
known  or  suspected  of  being  policy-dealers,  gamblers,  receivers 
of  stolen  property,  thieves,  burglars,  or  offenders  of  any  kind; 
and  all  other  information  pertaining  to  their  office. 

RULE  306. 

Members  of  the  Force  shall  forthwith  make,  personally  at 
the  Station-house,  report  of  all  dead  animals  found  in  the 
streets  or  public  places,  giving  location  of  same. 

RULE  307. 

Inspectors  are  instructed  to  cause  special  reports  to  be  made 
to  the  Chief  of  Police  of  cases  where  licensed  liquor  places  are 
kept  open  in  violation  of  chapter  182,  Laws  of  1896,  with  the 


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location  of  the  places,  and  the  names  and  residences  of  the 
witnesses,  to  the  end  that  complaint  may  be  made  to  the  proper 
authorities  of  such  violations. 

RULE  308. 

Whenever  any  member  of  the  Force  has  become  in  any  man- 
ner cognizant  of  the  fact  that  any  person  within  the  City  of 
New  York  uses,  deals  In,  has  on  sale,  on  storage,  or  in  his  pos- 
session for  any  purpose,  any  refined  petroleum,  kerosene,  coal 
or  similar  oil,  or  any  pioduct  of  either,  or  any  burning  fluids 
or  materials  of  the  same,  or  any  highly  inflammable,  explosive 
or  dangerous  property,  in  contravention  of  law,  it  shall  be  the 
duty  of  such  member  at  once  to  report  the  same  to  the  officer 
in  command  at  the  Station-house;  and  the  officer  in  command 
shall  immediately  report  the  same  to  the  Board  of  Fire  Com- 
missioners and  to  the  Board  of  Police. 

RULE  309. 

Every  officer  on  desk  duty  will  immediately  upon  receipt  of 
information  of  any  unusual  or  important  casualty,  crime  or 
other  Police  occurrence,  transmit  by  telephone  to  the  Central 
Office,  and  elsewhere,  as  the  circumstances  of  the  case  may  re- 
quire, all  information  relative  thereto  received  by  him,  and 
will  continue  such  transmission,  from  time  to  time,  as  further 
particulars  are  received,  until  the  case  shall  be  complete. 


FIRES. 

RULE  310. 

At  any  alarm  of  fire  within  their  Precincts,  when  their  ser- 
vices may  be  required.  Captains  shall  forthwith  proceed  with 
the  Sergeants  whose  Platoons  or  Sections  are  on  reserve  to  the 
place  of  fire;  and  in  case  of  fires  out  of  their  Precincts,  they 
will  be  governed  in  their  actions  by  the  orders  that  may  be 
given  them,  from  time  to  time,  by  the  Chief  of  Police  or  Dis- 
trict Inspector. 


RIOTS. 

RULE  311. 

In  case  of  riot,  or  other  sudden  emergency,  requiring  the 
services  of  the  Police,  the  Captain  shall  forthwith  proceed  to 
the  scene  of  the  riot,  or  other  sudden  emergency,  with  his 
whole  Reserve  Force,  or  such  part  thereof  as  he  may  deem 
necessary  to  suppress  the  riot,  or  to  perform  such  Police  duty 
as  the  nature  of  the  emergency  may  demand.. 


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HACKS  AND  THEATRES. 

RULE  312. 

In  addition  to  the  service  rendered  by  Precinct  officers  de- 
tailed at  places  of  amusement,  the  members  of  the  Police  Force 
attached  to  the  Third  Precinct  shall  be  assigned  to  duty  at 
theatres,  halls  and  places  of  entertainment,  as  may  from  time 
to  time  be  deemed  requisite;  the  principal  duty  of  the  officers 
so  assigned  shall  be  to  enforce  the  City  ordinance  and  regula- 
tions governing  the  approach  and  departure  of  all  conveyances 
to  and  from  such  theatres,  halls  and  places  of  entertainment. 

The  Chief  of  Police  is  authorized  to  regulate  the  arrival  and 
departure  of  conveyances  at  all  places  of  entertainment 
throughout  the  City. 

(See  “General  Information”  for  location  of  places  of  amuse- 
ment, etc.).  


RECORD  OF  MEMBERS  OF  THE  FORCE. 

RULE  313. 

Captains  and  Sergeants  in  command  shall  report,  as  often  as 
occasion  may  require,  such  acts  and  deeds  on  the  part  of  any 
member  in  their  Force  as  shall  exhibit  extraordinary  efficiency 
or  personal  bravery  in  the  discharge  of  their  duties. 

The  Chief  Clerk,  in  preparing  the  record  of  any  member  of 
the  Force,  shall  mention  thereon  any  acts  or  reports  that  have 
been  submitted  in  compliance  with  the  foregoing,  as  well  as 
the  number,  nature  and  disposition  of  complaints  previously 
preferred  against  such  member. 


VIGILANCE  AND  ATTENTION  TO  DUTY. 

RULE  314. 

Patrolmen  are  required  to  be  especially  vigilant  in  prevent- 
ing crime,  as  this  is  deemed  of  the  greatest  importance.  They 
will  carefully  note  the  following  regulations: 

They  must  become  acquainted  by  sight  with  every  person 
living  on  their  posts. 

They  must  watch  all  persons  passing  over  their  posts  fre- 
quently at  night,  and  carefully  observe  everything  of  a sus- 
picious nature  in  connection  with  them. 

They  must,  during  the  night  time,  carefully  examine  all 
doors  and  low  windows  of  all  buildings  requiring  such  exam- 
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They  must  note  and  report  the  movements  of  all  persons  of 
known  bad  character. 

They  must  take  particular  notice  of  hacks  and  other  vehicles 
whose  movements  excite  suspicion. 

They  must  pay  attention  to  all  drinking  places,  reporting  all 
that  violate  the  law  and  are  noisy  or  disorderly. 

They  will  observe  and  report  irregularities  of  servants  in  ad- 
mitting persons  to,  or  letting  them  out,  of  their  employers’ 
residences,  especially  when  the  families  are  out  of  town  and 
the  houses  are  left  in  charge  of  servants. 

They  are  justified  in  stopping  persons  carrying  bags,  satchels 
or  parcels,  and  searching  the  same,  when  carried  at  unseasona- 
ble hours  or  in  a suspicious  manner. 

All  officers  shall  act  with  energy,  promptness  and  determina- 
tion in  all  cases. 

They  will  report  promptly  all  cases  of  malignant,  infectious 
or  epidemic  diseases  coming  within  their  knowledge. 

They  shall  disperse  all  crowds  loitering  on  the  streets,  ob- 
structing the  same  or  the  entrance  to  public  or  private  build- 
ings. 

They  shall  become  acquainted  with  the  locality  of  junk-shops 
and  the  character  of  their  occupants;  also  the  character  and 
business  of  all  suspicious  vessels  plying  in  the  harbor. 

RULE  315. 

Each  Patrolman  must,  by  his  vigilance,  render  it  extremely 
difficult,  if  not  impossible,  for  any  one  to  commit  crime  on 
his  post— (the  absence  of  crime  will  be  considered  the  best  proof 
of  the  efficiency  of  the  Police) — and  when,  in  any  Precinct  or 
on  any  post,  offenses  frequently  occur,  there  will  be  good  rea- 
son to  suppose  that  there  is  negligence  or  want  of  ability  on 
the  part  of  the  person  in  charge  of  said  Precinct  or  post.  He 
must  acquire  such  a knowledge  of  the  inhabitants  within  his 
post  as  to  enable  him  at  once  to  recognize  them;  and  he  must 
carefully  inspect  every  part  of  his  post.  The  regularity  of  in- 
spection, above  enjoined,  shall  not  prevent  his  remaining  at  any 
particular  place,  if  his  presence  be  required ; but  he  will  satisfy 
his  superior  officer  that  there  was  sufficient  cause  for  the  ap- 
parent neglect  of  patrolling  his  entire  post,  and,  at  all  times, 
be  enabled  to  furnish  particular  information  respecting  the 
state  of  his  post. 

RULE  316. 

When  any  person  charges  another  with  the  commission  of  a 
crime,  and  insists  that  the  person  charged  shall  be  taken  into 
custody,  the  Policeman  shall  require  the  accuser,  if  unknown 


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to  him,  to  accompany  him  as  a witness  along  with  the  accused, 
to  a City  Magistrate’s  Court  or  Station-house,  as  the  case  may 
be.  He  shall  then,  with  as  little  delay  as  possible,  return  to 
his  post  and  inspect  the  same  with  great  care,  to  see  that  no 
depredations  have  been  committed  during  his  absence. 

RULE  317. 

Patrolmen  must  not  walk  together,  or  talk  with  each  other 
when  they  meet  on  the  confines  of  their  posts,  unless  to  com- 
municate information  appertaining  to  their  Police  duties;  and 
in  such  case  they  must  make  the  communication  as  brief  as 
possible. 

Policemen  must  not  walk  or  talk  with  citizens  while  on  patrol 
duty,  except  on  Police  business;  then  he  will  stand  and  hear 
what  the  business  is;  if  it  requires  his  immediate  attention,  at- 
tend to  it;  if  not,  he  will  direct  the  person  or  persons  seeking 
the  information  to  the  Station-house. 

RULE  318. 

Patrolmen  while  on  Police  duty  must  not  enter  any  house  or 
leave  their  post  until  regularly  relieved,  except  in  discharge  of 
Police  duty.  And  if  required  by  any  person  under  any  circum- 
stances to  leave  post  in  the  discharge  of  Police  duty,  they  will 
report  the  same  to  the  first  Roundsman  or  Sergeant  whom  they 
may  meet  thereafter,  giving  the  time  and  circumstances  of 
such  call,  and  the  time  of  return  to  post;  they  will  also  make 
such  report  in  writing  at  the  end  of  the  tour  of  duty  to  the 
officer  on  desk  duty  at  the  Station-house,  said  report  to  be  en- 
tered upon  the  Blotter. 

RULE  319. 

Patrolmen  detailed  for  special  duty,  unless  otherwise  indi- 
vidually ordered,  will  report  themselves  to  the  Captain  or  Ser- 
geant in  command  of  their  respective  Precincts  or  Squads,  each 
and  every  day. 

RULE  320. 

Any  member  of  the  Force  or  Matron  absent  from  duty  with- 
out leave,  shall  forfeit  all  pay  for  the  time  of  such  absence, 
and  be  fined,  reprimanded,  or  dismissed  from  the  Force  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Board  of  Police,  except  in  case  of  sickness, 
when  properly  certified  by  a Police  Surgeon. 

RULE  321. 

All  persons  connected  with  the  Police  Department  are  re- 
quired to  reside  in  the  City  of  New  York.  Failure  to  comply 
with  this  rule  will  be  deemed  sufficient  cause  for  dismissal. 


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RULE  322. 

No  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  withdraw  or  resign,  ex- 
cept by  permission  of  the  Board  of  Police,  under  penalty  of  for- 
feiting the  salary  or  pay  which  may  be  due  him.  Any  member 
of  the  Police  Force  who  shall  be  absent  from  duty  without 
leave  for  the  term  of  five  days  shall,  at  the  expiration  of  said 
five  days,  cease  to  be  a member  of  the  Police  Force. 

Resignations  do  not  take  effect  until  accepted  by  the 
Board  of  Police  and  official  notice  thereof  has  been  given  the 
officer  tendering  his  resignation. 

RULE  323. 

Each  member  of  the  Force  will  be  deemed  to  be  always  on 
duty,  subject  to  such  relief  therefrom  as  shall  be  allowed  by 
proper  authority;  and  the  same  responsibility,  as  to  the  sup- 
pression of  disturbances  and  the  arrest  of  offenders,  rests  upon 
him  when  not  in  uniform. 

RULE  324. 

No  member  of  the  Force  is  liable  to  military  or  jury  duty; 
neither  is  he  liable  to  arrest  on  civil  process;  or  to  service  of 
subpoenas  from  Civil  Courts,  while  actually  on  duty. 

RULE  325. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  Sergeants,  Roundsmen,  Patrolmen  and 
Doormen  to  report  all  violations  of  the  orders,  rules  and  regu- 
lations of  the  service  to  their  respective  Captains,  whose  duty 
it  shall  be  to  report  said  violation  to  the  District  Inspector. 

RULE  326. 

Whenever  any  person  shall  come  into  the  charge  of  the  Po- 
lice by  reason  of  illness  or  injury,  and  shall  require  aid  or  as- 
sistance, and  the  case  is  one  which  should  be  sent  to  hospital, 
such  person  shall  be  sent  to  the  nearest  hospital  which  will 
furnish  ambulance  service  and  has  telegraph  connection  with 
the  Police  Department;  unless  the  sick  or  injured  person  should 
express  a desire  to  be  taken  to  some  other  hospital,  in  which 
event  the  injured  person  shall  be  sent  to  the  hospital  indicated. 

If  any  officer  observes  in  the  street  anything  of  a dangerous 
character,  or  likely  to  occasion  public  inconvenience,  or  any- 
thing which  seems  to  him  irregular  or  offensive,  he  shall  re- 
port the  same,  immediately  on  his  return  to  the  Station-house, 
with  full  particulars  of  the  case,  and  his  action  thereon. 

Captains  will  require  Patrolmen  of  their  respective  com- 
mands, in  addition  to  what  is  already  required  of  such  Patrol- 


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men,  to  report  to  them  daily  all  accidents  that  occur  on  any 
street,  avenue  or  sidewalk,  that  may  come  under  their 
notice  whether  on  or  off  duty,  whether  within  or  without  their 
own  post,  beat  or  Precinct.  In  such  case  the  Patrolman  will 
ascertain  and  report  the  name,  age,  sex,  nationality,  residence 
and  destination  of  the  person  injured;  the  approximate  weight; 
whether  married  or  single,  sober  or  intoxicated;  together  with 
the  date  and  precise  place  of  the  accident,  the  nature  of  the 
injury  and  the  full  particulars  thereof  and  a general  descrip- 
tion of  the  person  or  persons  injured. 

Captains  shall  require  the  Patrolmen  also  to  collect  at  once 
from  the  bystanders  the  names  and  addresses  of  all  persons 
who  saw  or  know  particularly  concerning  an  accident,  and  to 
report  the  same  with  his  report  of  the  accident  itself.  The  re- 
ports themselves  shall  be  forwarded  daily  by  the  Captain  to 
the  Chief  of  Police,  who  shall  forward  each  morning  to  the 
Corporation  Counsel  the  reports  received  the  previous  day;  but 
no  transcript  shall  be  kept  of  the  details  of  these  reports  other 
than  the  fact  of  the  accident  and  the  name  of  the  person  in- 
jured. 

In  case  of  danger,  arising  from  any  rabid  dog  or  other  rabid 
or  infuriated  animal,  the  officer  will  be  justified  in  killing  it, 
if  necessary,  to  prevent  injury;  if  from  an  intoxicated  or  insane 
person,  the  officer  will  arrest  and  take  them  to  the  Station- 
house;  if  from  any  other  cause,  the  officer  will  take  such  steps, 
not  inconsistent  with  law,  or  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the 
service,  as  may  be  necessary  to  prevent  danger. 

RULE  327. 

Captains  will  instruct  the  Patrolmen  and  officers  of  their  Pre- 
cincts to  carefully  observe  whether  street-lamps  are  lighted 
and  burning  in  the  night  time.  If  any  are  found  not  burning, 
which  are  in  condition  to  burn,  they  are  to  be  immediately 
lighted  by  the  Patrolmen.  They  shall  further  instruct  the 
Patrolmen  to  report  at  the  desk,  at  the  expiration  of  each  tour 
of  night  duty,  all  lamps  (specifying  the  location  of  each)  in 
condition  to  burn,  found  not  burning  in  the  night  time,  and 
the  hour  when  the  same  was  lighted  by  the  Patrolmen;  also, 
all  lamps  found  broken  or  not  in  condition  to  burn,  and  the 
cause  thereof,  and  location  of  each. 

Captains  will  make  report  to  the  Chief  of  Police  on  Monday 
of  each  week,  of  all  lamps  not  in  condition  to  burn,  and  the 
cause  thereof;  and  all  in  condition  to  burn  found  not  burning 
and  lighted  by  the  Police,  with  the  location  of  each;  and  the 
date  and  time  (hour)  each  lamp  was  lighted. 


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RULE  328. 

Members  of  the  Force,  in  their  respective  Precincts,  in  case 
of  any  break  or  leakage  of  the  water-pipes  in  the  street,  or  in 
connection  with  any  house,  store,  or  other  building,  or  prem- 
ises, will  notify  the  occupant  thereof,  as  promptly  as  possible, 
of  the  existence  of  such  break  or  leakage,  and  that  the  same 
must  be  repaired  at  once;  and  at  once  report  the  same  to  the 
officer  in  command,  who  will  report  the  same  to  the  Chief  of 
Police. 

RULE  329. 

Each  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  devote  his  whole 

TIME  AND  ATTENTION  TO  THE  BUSINESS  OF  THE  DEPART- 
MENT, and  is  expressly  prohibited  from  following  ant 
other  calling,  or  being  employed  in  any  other  business. 
Although  the  members  of  the  Force  are  by  the  rules  and  regu- 
lations of  the  service  relieved  at  certain  hours  from  the  actual 
performance  of  duty  on  ordinary  occasions,  yet  they  are  held 
to  be  at  all  times  on  duty,  and  must  be  prepared,  while  re- 
lieved as  aforesaid,  to  act  immediately  on  notice  that  their  ser- 
vices are  required. 


CONDUCT  AND  DEPORTMENT. 

RULE  331. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  observe  the  following  regulations 
as  to  conduct  and  deportment: 

While  on  reserve  at  the  Station-house  or  absent  at  meals, 
they  shall  be  allowed  to  hang  up  their  batons  and  belts  in  the 
sitting-room. 

They  are  forbidden  to  solicit  or  sign  petitions  for,  or  engage 
in  efforts,  or  use  influence,  in  aid  of  persons  seeking  appoint- 
ment on  the  Police  Force. 

They  shall  report  their  places  of  residence  with  particularity, 
and  every  change  thereof,  within  twenty-four  hours  after  such 
change  is  made. 

They  shall  not  wilfully  maltreat  or  use  unnecessary  violence 
to  any  person,  prisoner  or  otherwise. 

They  must  be  civil  and  respectful  to  their  officers  and  each 
other,  on  all  occasions. 

While  in  uniform  they  shall  not  carry  umbrellas  or  walking 
canes. 

They  shall  not  apply  for  warrants  for  assaults  upon  them- 
selves without  written  permission  of  the  Chief  of  Police. 


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All  bodies  of  Policemen  when  going  to,  or  returning  from, 
any  duty,  shall  be  marched  in  military  order. 

They  shall  not  become  offended  at  harsh  or  abusive  language. 

They  shall  not  make  arrests  in  their  own  quarrels,  or  those 
of  their  families,  except  under  grave  circumstances,  such  as 
would  justify  them  in  using  measures  of  self-defense. 

They  are  prohibited  from  influencing,  or  attempting  to  do  so, 
by  threat  or  otherwise,  the  business  of  any  citizen. 

RULE  332. 

No  member  of  the  Force  shall  be  permitted  to  solicit,  or  be 
obliged  to  make  contributions  in  money  or  otherwise,  on  any 
pretext,  to  any  person,  committee  or  association,  for  any  po- 
litical purpose  whatever. 

No  member  of  the  Police  Force  shall  be  permitted  to  con- 
tribute directly  or  indirectly  to  any  political  fund  or  to  join  or 
become  a member  of  any  political  club  or  association. 

Commanding  officers  are  instructed  to  see  that  this  rule  is 
strictly  enforced. 

RULE  333. 

The  right  of  every  member  of  the  Police  Force  to  entertain 
political  or  partisan  opinions,  and  to  express  the  same  freely 
when  such  expression  shall  not  concern  the  immediate  dis- 
charge of  his  official  duties,  and  also  the  right  of  the  elective 
franchise,  will  be  deemed  sacred  and  inviolate;  but  no  member 
of  the  Force  will  be  permitted  to  be  a delegate,  or  representa- 
tive to,  or  member  of  any  political  or  partisan  convention, 
whose  purpose  is  the  nomination  of  a candidate  or  candidates 
to  any  political  office.  He  shall  not  take  part  in  any  conven- 
tion, held  for  the  nomination  of  candidates  for  political  office. 
Upon  the  days  of  elections  for  public  offices,  held  under  the 
laws  of  the  State,  he  shall,  whether  specially  assigned  to  at- 
tend the  polls  or  otherwise,  do  all  within  his  power  to  preserve 
the  peace,  protect  the  integrity  of  the  ballot-box,  enforce  the 
right  of  lawful  voters,  and  prevent  illegal  and  fraudulent 
voting. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  shall  not  engage  or  take  part 
in  the  public  discussion  of  any  question  or  matter  of  any  kind 
or  character  upon  which  a diversity  of  opinion  exists  in  the 
public  mind,  or  which  is  calculated  to  create  a division  of  sen- 
timent in  the  community. 

RULE  334. 

Every  member  of  the  Force,  at  all  times  when  entering  upon 
duty,  must  be  neat  in  person;  his  clothes  and  boots  clean,  and 


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his  uniform  in  conformity  with  the  rules  and  regulations.  At 
all  times  when  in  uniform  he  shall  be  dressed  in  like  manner, 
unless  on  account  of  the  weather  or  other  sufficient  cause  aris- 
ing out  of  the  immediate  discharge  of  duty  his  dress  becomes 
soiled  or  deranged,  in  which  case  it  shall  be  put  in  proper  or- 
der as  soon  as  circumstances  will  permit. 

RULE  335. 

The  use  of  tobacco  in  any  form  by  members  of  the  Force, 
or  probationary  Patrolmen,  while  at  the  School  of  Instruction, 
at  any  drill  room,  while  attending  Court  at  the  Central  Office, 
in  the  dormitories  at  the  Station-houses,  or  smoking  in  the 
stables  of  the  Mounted  Force,  is  prohibited. 

RULE  336. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  furnish  themselves  with  good  and 
comfortable  beds,  for  use  in  the  respective  Station-houses  to 
which  they  belong,  which  they  are  to  keep  clean  and  in  good 
order,  and  cause  to  be  regularly  and  carefully  made  up,  once 
each  day.  The  sheets  and  pillow-slips  to  be  changed  at  least 
once  each  week.  They  shall,  when  retiring  for  sleep,  divest 
themselves  of  all  garments  worn  while  on  duty,  and  use  a 
night-dress  for  sleeping;  their  clothing,  meanwhile,  to  be  so 
placed  as  to  be  ventilated  and  dried. 

Each  Patrolman  shall  have  a tag  fastened  to  the  foot  of  his 
bed,  showing  his  name  and  the  number  of  his  closet. 

They  are  also  to  keep  their  persons  well  washed  and  scru- 
pulously clean. 

RULE  337. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  are  required  to  speak  the  truth 
at  all  times  and  under  all  circumstances,  whether  under  oath 
or  otherwise  (except  in  cases  where  they  are  not  allowed  by  the 
rules  of  the  service  to  divulge  the  facts  within  their  knowl- 
edge, in  which  case  they  will  say  nothing).  Failure  so  to  do 
will  subject  the  offending  member  to  charges  and  dismissal. 
When  called  upon  to  give  evidence,  or  make  any  deposition, 
they  are  under  the  direction  of  the  Court,  and  in  response  to 
questions  asked,  to  state,  in  a clear  and  distinct  voice,  truly, 
all  they  know  respecting  the  matter  inquired  of,  without  fear 
or  reservation,  and  without  any  desire  or  design  to  influence 
the  result. 

RULE  338. 

No  member  shall  communicate  to  any  person  any  information 
which  may  enable  persons  to  escape  from  arrest  or  punishment. 


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or  that  may  enable  them  to  dispose  of  or  secrete  any  goods,  or 
other  valuable  things,  stolen  or  otherwise  unlawfully  obtained. 
Nor  shall  he  communicate  ant  information  respecting 

ANT  SPECIAL  ORDERS  HE  MAT  HAVE  RECEIVED,  EXCEPT 
WITH  THE  PERMISSION  AND  DIRECTION  OF  HIS  SUPERIORS 
IN  OFFICE. 

RULE  339. 

Punctual  attendance,  prompt  obedience  to  orders,  conformity 
to  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Department,  are  required, 
and  will  be  rigidly  enforced. 

Each  member  of  the  Force,  in  his  conduct  and  deportment, 
must  be  quiet,  civil  and  orderly.  In  the  performance  of  duty 
he  must  maintain  decorum,  attention,  command  of  temper,  pa- 
tience, and  be  discreet.  At  all  times  refrain  from  harsh,  vio- 
lent, coarse,  profane  or  insolent  language;  and  when  required, 
act  with  firmness  and  sufficient  energy  to  perform  his  duty. 
Whenever  a question  is  put  to  them  by  any  person  they  are 
not  to  answer  it  in  a short  or  abrupt  manner,  but  with  the 
greatest  possible  attention;  at  the  same  time  they  are  to  avoid 
as  much  as  possible  entering  into  unnqcessary  conversation 
with  any  one.  They  shall,  in  a respectful  manner,  give  their 
name  and  number  to  all  persons  who  may  inquire,  and  not  use 
their  baton  except  in  urgent  cases. 

RULE  340. 

No  member  of  the  Force  shall,  in  the  Station-house  or  else- 
where, while  on  duty,  or  while  in  uniform  off  duty,  drink 
ANT  KIND  OF  INTOXICATING  LIQUOR,  or  SMOKE,  or  (except 
in  the  immediate  performance  of  duty)  enter  ant  place  in 

WHICH  ANT  KIND  OF  INTOXICATING  DRINK  MAT  BE  SOLD  OR 
furnished.  No  liquor  or  intoxicating  drink  shall,  upon  any 
pretext,  be  introduced  into  the  Station-houses,  except  for  medi- 
cinal purposes,  and  then  only  when  ordered  by  a Police  Sur- 
geon; nor  shall  smoking  be  allowed  at  any  time  in  the  public 
office  or  sleeping-room  of  a Station-house. 

RULE  341. 

1st.  Courtesy  in  the  intercourse  between  officers  and  members 
of  the  Force  promotes  discipline,  and  tends  to  produce  mutual 
respect.  It  is  hereby  ordered,  that  a Patrolman  in  full  or  par- 
tial uniform,  on  meeting  or  passing  a Commissioner,  the  Chief 
of  Police,  an  Inspector,  a Captain,  a Sergeant,  a Roundsman  of 
his  Precinct,  or  a Captain,  Sergeant,  or  Roundsman  of  another 
Precinct,  when  he  is  in  uniform,  shall  salute  him  in  the  man- 
ner hereinafter  specified. 


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2d.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  subordinate  to  offer  first  the  pre- 
scribed salutation,  and  of  the  superior  to  return  it. 

3d.  The  salute  will  be  made  by  raising  the  hand  to  the  rim 
of  the  hat,  the  elbow  to  be  raised  as  high  as  the  shoulder. 

4th.  Men  in  the  ranks  will  not  salute  unless  ordered  to  do 
so  by  the  officer  in  command. 

Mounted  men,  upon  the  appearance  of  an  officer,  will  not  sa- 
lute, but  will  assume  the  position  of  “attention.” 

5th.  Members  of  the  Force  on  duty  in  citizen’s  dress  are  not 
required  to  salute. 

6th.  Upon  entering  the  office  of  the  Commissioners,  Chief  of 
Police,  or  the  Inspectors,  members  of  the  Force  will  salute  by 
removing  their  hats. 


GENERAL  RULES. 

RULE  345. 

The  Police  Force  of  the  City  of  New  York  consists  of,  and 
shall  rank  in  the  following  order: 

Chief  of  Police, 

Deputy  Chief  of  Police, 

Inspectors, 

Surgeons, 

Captains, 

Sergeants, 

Roundsmen, 

Patrolmen  and  Doormen, 

to  the  number  of  each  as  shall  be  authorized  by  law. 

RULE  346. 

Inspectors,  Captains,  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen,  each  rank, 
in  their  respective  grades,  according  to  seniority  of  appoint- 
ment. 

The  Police  Force  is  divided  into  as  many  companies  as  there 
are  Precincts,  and  such  other  companies  and  Squads  as  the 
Board  of  Police  may  order. 

In  case  of  fire  or  disturbance  in  any  Precinct,  the  Captain, 
or  Sergeant,  if  there  be  no  higher  grade  of  officer  present,  of 
such  Precinct  shall  have  command  of  the  Force  detailed  there- 
to; if  the  fire  or  disturbance  extends  to  more  than  one  Precinct, 
the  ranking  officer  present  shall  command. 

On  all  occasions  when  bodies  of  the  Force  are  to  act  in  con- 
cert, Captains,  Sergeants,  Roundsmen  and  Patrolmen  will  obey 
the  orders  of  such  officers  as  the  Chief  of  Police  or  District  In- 
spector may  have  selected  as  his  aids  for  the  time  being. 


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RULE  347. 

In  case  of  the  death  of  any  member  of  the  Force,  the  Cap- 
tain or  officer  in  command  of  the  Precinct  to  which  he  be- 
longed shall  immediately  report  his  death,  in  writing,  to  the 
Chief  of  Police,  and  transmit  to  the  Chief  Clerk  the  Manual, 
shield,  fire  key  and  transportation  certificate  of  the  deceased 
member. 

RULE  348. 

Any  person,  except  as  hereafter  mentioned,  not  provided  with 
the  approved  badge,  must  be  excluded  from  and  not  allowed 
to  pass  within  the  Police  lines  at  fires. 

The  fire  line  badge  does  not,  under  any  circumstances,  author- 
ize admission  to  buildings,  and  any  one  attempting  to  use  it 
for  that  or  any  other  purpose  than  obtaining  admission  to  the 
streets  within  the  fire  lines,  must  have  the  badge  taken  from 
him  and  be  ejected  from  the  lines. 

This  rule  shall  not  apply  to  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  heads  of 
departments,  uniformed  Firemen  and  insurance  Patrolmen,  or 
to  the  officials  of  the  Fire  Department  carrying  their  badge  of 
office. 

RULE  349. 

No  person  connected  with  the  Police  Force  shall  be  a member 
of  any  Fire  or  Military  Company,  nor  be  allowed  to  go  on 
target  excursions,  except  by  permission  of  the  Board  of  Police. 

RULE  350. 

The  Chief  of  Police  shall  have  power  to  suspend  without  pay, 
pending  the  trial  or  charges,  any  member  of  the  uniformed 
Force;  provided,  however,  that  no  such  suspension  shall  be 
continued  for  a period  of  more  than  ten  days  without  affirma- 
tive action  to  that  effect  by  the  Board  of  Police.  If,  on  his 
trial  by  the  Board  of  Police,  any  member  of  the  uniformed 
Force  so  suspended  shall  be  acquitted  of  the  charges  so  pre- 
feired,  he  shall  be  entitled  to  full  pay  from  the  date  of  his 
suspension,  notwithstanding  such  charges  and  suspension. 

When,  by  reason  of  any  extraordinary  circumstances,  a mem- 
ber of  the  Force  is  unfit  to  be  entrusted  with  the  exercise  of 
the  powers  of  a member  of  the  Force,  the  commanding  officer 
of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to  which  such  member  of  the  Force 
is  attached,  will  at  once  report  the  facts  of  the  case  to  the 
Chief  of  Police,  who  will  suspend  such  member  of  the  Force  in 
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  chapter  569  of  the  Laws  of 
1895,  and  report  such  suspension  to  the  Board  of  Police  at  its 
next  ensuing  meeting. 


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Members  of  the  Force  while  under  suspension  shall  not  leave 
the  Station-house  of  the  Precinct  or  Squad  to  which  they  are 
attached,  unless  by  special  leave  of  the  officer  in  charge,  ap- 
proved by  the  Chief  of  Police  or  by  permission  of  the  Board. 

RULE  351. 

The  members  of  the  Police  Force  are  forbidden  to  play  at  any 
game  of  cards  in  a Station-house,  or  to  meet  at  any  other  place 
for  the  purpose  of  playing  cards,  while  in  uniform.  The  games 
allowed  at  the  Station-house  are  chess,  dominoes  and  draughts. 
The  playing  of  any  game  of  chance  for  stakes  or  wagers  is 
positively  prohibited,  and  no  game  of  chance  shall  be  played  in 
any  Station-house,  except  in  the  sitting-room  thereof.  Each 
and  every  member  of  the  Police  Force  is  required  to  report 
any  violation  of  this  rule. 

RULE  352. 

All  letters  or  communications  relative  to  Police  business,  and 
which  are  of  such  importance  as  to  require  the  notice  and  ac- 
tion of  the  Board  of  Police,  the  Chief  of  Police,  or  Inspectors, 
in  the  interest  of  the  public  or  Police  service,  shall  be  for- 
warded to  the  Inspector  of  the  District,  and  by  him  to  the 
Chief  of  Police,  in  the  ordinary  course  of  daily  business. 

RULE  353. 

The  members  of  the  Police  Force  shall  be  drilled  in  such 
manner,  and  at  such  hours  and  places,  as  the  Chief  of  Police 
may  designate,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Board. 

The  penalties  for  non-attendance  at  drill,  when  in  the  opinion 
of  the  Board  good  and  sufficient  reasons  are  not  rendered  for 
such  non-attendance,  shall  be  as  the  Board  shall  deem  proper. 

RULE  354. 

The  Christian  and  surname  shall  be  plainly  written  in  full, 
and  the  rank  affixed  in  all  Police  records,  reports  and  com- 
munications, by  members  of  the  Force,  officers  and  clerks. 
Middle  names  shall  be  represented  by  initial  letters. 

RULE  355. 

On  occasions  of  fires,  riots,  or  other  emergencies,  when  the 
Reserve  Force  have  been  on  duty,  the  officer  in  command,  im- 
mediately on  their  return  to  the  Station-house,  shall  call  the 
roll  to  ascertain  who,  if  any,  have  been,  or  are  absent. 

RULE  356. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  carefully  keep  the  manual  in  their 
possession,  thoroughly  examining  and  studying  the  same  In 


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order  that  they  may  become  familiar  with  the  rules  and  regu- 
lations of  the  service,  and  with  their  respective  duties  under 
them. 

RULE  357. 

Members  of  the  Force  who  may  be  charged  with,  or  arrested 
for  alleged  misdemeanors,  shall,  in  writing,  before  the  Magis- 
trate, elect  to  be  tried  by  the  Court  of  General  Sessions,  to  the 
end  that  a Grand  Jury  investigation  may  be  had. 

RULE  358. 

Members  of  the  Force  must  not  compound  any  offense  com- 
mitted against  their  person  or  property,  or  withdraw  any  com- 
plaint, unless  permitted  by  the  Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  359. 

Whenever  the  dead  body  of  an  unknown  person  is  found  in 
the  water,  or  in  or  upon  any  street,  alley,  park,  pier,  public 
or  other  place  in  the  City  of  New  York,  or  comes  to  the  notice 
or  observation  of  any  member  of  the  Force,  such  member  shall 
immediately  ascertain  full  particulars  in  connection  therewith, 
and  obtain  full  and  complete  description  of  body  and  clothing, 
contents  of  pockets,  etc.,  and  any  marks  by  which  such  body 
may  be  identified,  make  immediate  report  at  the  Station-house 
and  cause  such  body  to  be  removed  and  deposited  at  the 
Morgue.  Notice  thereof  shall  be  given  without  delay  at  the 
Coroner’s  office,  and  a report  of  the  circumstances  of  the  case 
made  to  the  Chief  of  Police. 

RULE  360. 

No  member  of  the  Force  shall,  under  any  circumstances 
whatever,  borrow  money  of,  or  otherwise  become  indebted,  di- 
rectly or  indirectly,  to  any  other  member  or  members  of  the 
Force. 


RULE  361. 

Members  of  the  Force  are  prohibited  from  applying  to  Drug- 
gists or  Physicians  for  medicines  to  be  used  by  themselves; 
and  from  keeping  at  the  Station-houses,  or  carrying  on  or  about 
their  person,  any  medicines,  unless  such  medicines  are  pre- 
scribed in  each  case  by  a Police  Surgeon,  in  writing. 

RULE  362. 

No  erasures  are  to  be  made  in  any  of  the  books,  reports  or 
documents  connected  with  the  duties  of  the  Police  Department. 
If  any  error  be  discovered  in  such  books,  reports  pr  documepts, 


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it  is  to  be  altered  and  corrected  by  drawing  the  pen  neatly 
across  the  entry  and  substituting  the  correction  above  it. 

RULE  363. 

The  members  of  the  Force  shall  give  efficient  aid  to  the 
members  and  agents  of  “The  American  Society  for  the  Pre- 
vention of  Cruelty  to  Animals,”  in  all  lawful  efforts  to  enforce 
the  laws  enacted  for  the  protection  of  dumb  animals.  It  is 
their  duty  as  Policemen,  in  every  case  of  cruelty  to  animals 
occurring  in  their  view,  or  to  which  their  attention  shall  be 
called,  by  any  person  willing  to  make  the  charge,  to  promptly 
arrest  the  offending  person,  and  cause  such  person  to  be  ar- 
raigned and  prosecuted  before  the  proper  Magistrate. 

Members  of  the  Force  will  arrest  any  person  who  abandons 
or  attempts  to  abandon  any  animal  to  die,  and  to  report  all 
facts  therewith  at  the  Station-house  and  to  the  above  Society. 

Commanding  officers  will  instruct  the  members  of  the  Force 
to  render  every  legal  assistance  to  the  above  Society  and  its 
officers,  while  engaged  in  the  rightful  performance  of  their 
duties  under  the  law. 

Officers  will  promptly  report  the  name  and  residence  of  the 
owners  of  unlicensed  dogs  at  the  Station-house,  and  forward  a 
written  report  to  said  Society  without  delay. 

RULE  364. 

Every  ambulance  or  other  vehicle  used  for  the  transportation 
of  sick  and  wounded  persons  or  animals  shall  be  entitled  to 
the  right  of  way  over  all  other  vehicles  upon  every  public 
street,  highway  and  place.  Any  person  who  shall  wilfully  in- 
terfere with,  or  retard,  or  obstruct,  or  impede  the  progress  of 
any  such  ambulance  or  vehicle  thereon,  or  who  shall  wilfully 
injure  the  same,  or  wilfully  drive  any  vehicle  into  collision 
therewith,  shall  be  guilty  of  a misdemeanor. 

Members  of  the  Force  shall,  when  called  upon,  aid  the  per- 
sons in  charge  of  such  ambulance  or  vehicle  in  placing  sick 
or  wounded  persons  or  animals  therein,  and  in  the  enforcement 
of  the  provisions  of  the  laws  relating  to  ambulances. 

Nothing  in  this  rule  contained  shall  affect  the  existing  right 
of  way  of  the  United  States  Mail;  or  of  the  officers,  men  and 
fire  apparatus  of  the  Fire  Department  or  Insurance  Patrol. 

RULE  365. 

The  ends  of  justice  are  often  defeated  in  cases  of  homicide 
owing  to  the  insufficiency  of  evidence.  It  is  the  duty  of  mem- 
bers of  the  Force  to  be  particularly  careful  to  note  all  the  dec- 


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larations  of  persons  who  have  been  the  victims  of  murderous 
assault.  Commanding  officers  of  Precincts  and  Squads  are 
charged  with  the  duty  of  frequently  calling  attention  to  this 
subject,  and  giving  instructions  to  the  members  of  their  com- 
mand as  to  their  specific  duty  in  this  connection. 

RULE  366. 

It  is  the  duty  of  any  member  of  the  Police  Force,  who  shall 
discover  any  balcony  or  ladder  of  any  fire-escape  encumbered, 
to  notify  the  occupant;  or  occupants  of  the  premises  of  which 
such  fire-escape  forms  a part,  to  remove  such  obstructions,  and 
if  not  complied  with,  to  obtain  warrants  for  the  arrest  of  par- 
ties so  notified,  and  the  officer  will,  when  giving  notice  for 
removal  of  obstructions,  take  memorandum,  setting  forth  the 
name  of  parties  notified,  the  time  and  date  such  notice  was 
given,  and  report  the  same  to  the  officer  in  charge  of  the  desk 
at  the  Station-house,  who  will  make  full  entry  of  the  report 
on  the  Blotter. 

RULE  367. 

The  practice  of  public  employees  of  selling  or  assigning  their 
monthly  salaries  to  money  brokers,  and  giving  Powers  of  At- 
torney for  the  collection  thereof,  is  detrimental  to  the  efficiency 
of  that  branch  of  the  public  service  in  which  it  prevails.  Mem- 
bers of  the  Police  Department  and  Force  are  prohibited  from 
so  selling  or  assigning  their  salaries;  and  any  member  found 
guilty  of  the  practice  herein  forbidden  will  be  severely  dealt 
with  by  the  Board  of  Police. 

RULE  368. 

Whenever  a member  of  the  Police  Force  appears  to  be  under 
the  influence  of  liquor,  or  unfit  for  duty,  the  officer  in  command 
of  him  at  the  time  shall,  if  practicable,  in  addition  to  other 
examinations,  also  procure  a medical  examination  of  such 
member  and  written  report  thereon  by  one  of  the  Police  Sur- 
geons, and,  if  such  examination  be  had,  shall  transmit  to  the 
Chief  of  Police  the  written  opinion  of  such  Surgeon  and  enter 
the  contents  of  such  opinion  upon  the  Blotter. 

RULE  369. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  all  officers  and  men  of  the  Police  De- 
partment to  co-operate  with  the  officers  and  men  of  the  Fire 
Department  for  the  protection  of  life  and  property  at  fires. 

If  it  shall  appear  at  any  time  to  the  officer  in  command  of 
the  Police  Force  at  a fire,  or  if  he  shall  be  notified  by  the  officer 
in  command  of  the  forces  of  the  Fire  Department  that  by  rea- 


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son  of  danger  from  unsafe  or  falling  walls,  spread  of  fire,  ex- 
plosions, or  from  any  other  cause,  it  is  necessary  that  travel 
through  any  of  the  streets  adjacent  to  the  fire  shall  be  stopped, 
said  officers  shall  at  once  adopt  such  measures  as  may  be  nec- 
essary to  avert  such  danger. 

In  carrying  out  this  rule  care  must  be  taken  that  the  rights 
and  privileges  of  citizens,  business  interests  or  public  travel 
and  traffic  shall  not  be  interfered  with  and  obstructed  any 
longer  than  public  safety  may  require. 

RULE  370. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  shall  not  intimidate,  advise, 
suggest  or  in  any  way  interfere  with  any  person  who  has  been 
or  is  to  be  subpoenaed  upon  any  investigation  before  the  Board 
of  Police  Commissioners.  Any  member  of  the  Force  violating 
this  rule  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  insubordination  and  con- 
duct unbecoming  an  officer,  and  upon  conviction  may  be  dis- 
missed from  said  Force. 


RULE  371. 

Members  of  the  Police  Force  while  riding  on  any  surface  or 
elevated  car  in  this  city,  and  in  uniform,  are  forbidden  to  oc- 
cupy a seat  in  such  car  while  any  other  person  is  obliged  to 
stand  because  of  lack  of  seats. 


BICYCLE  SQUAD. 

RULE  372. 

Officers  detailed  for  duty  in  the  Bicycle  Squad  will  be  held 
strictly  accountable  for  the  bicycle  and  its  equipments  en- 
trusted to  their  care.  They  will  allow  no  other  person  to 
use  the  wheel  under  any  circumstances,  without  authority  of 
the  commanding  officer  of  the  Precinct  to  which  they  are  at- 
tached. All  injuries  to  the  bicycle  or  equipments  will  be  re- 
ported in  writing,  through  the  regular  channels,  to  the  Chief 
of  Police,  who  will  keep  a record  of  the  wheels  purchased  for 
the  Department,  the  officer  to  whom  they  are  assigned,  neces- 
sary repairs,  and  other  important  information.  Officers  will 
carefully  inspect  their  wheels  before  going  on  duty  and  imme- 
diately after  they  return.  Bicycles  must  at  all  times  be  kept 
clean  and  well  oiled. 


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BED-MAKERS. 

RULE  373. 

Commanding  officers  of  Precincts  shall  report  to  the  Board  of 
Police,  for  its  approval,  any  proposed  action  with  regard  to  the 
discharge  or  employment  of  any  woman  as  bed-maker  in  their 
respective  Station-houses,  and  no  final  action  shall  be  taken 
until  such  approval  is  secured.  No  bed-maker  shall  be  dis- 
charged save  for  good  cause;  and  in  appointments,  where  pos- 
sible, preference  shall  be  given  to  widows  of  deceased  members 
of  the  Force,  who  receive  no  pension  and  who  need  the  work. 

RULE  374. 

Members  of  the  Force  while  in  uniform  and  on  duty  are  pro- 
hibited from  entering  any  of  the  Public  Parks  of  the  City  ex- 
cept in  pursuit  of  a person  who  has  committed  a crime,  or  on 
call  for  aid  by  a Park  Policeman,  in  which  cases  full  report 
must  be  made  at  the  Station-house  at  the  close  of  the  tours  of 
duty  of  such  pursuit  or  call. 


PATROL  WAGON  SERVICE. 

RULE  375. 

1.  Members  of  the  Police  Force  assigned  to  Patrol  Wagon 
Service  shall  be  known  as  guards  and  drivers  respectively. 

2.  The  tours  of  duty  of  guards  and  drivers  shall  be  as  fol- 
lows: From  8 o’clock  A.  m.  to  6 o’clock  p.  M.,  and  from  6 
o’clock  p.  M.  to  8 o’clock  a.  m.  The  day  tour  on  Sunday  shall 
be  divided  from  8 o’clock  A.  M.  to  1 o’clock  p.  m.,  and  from  1 
o’clock  p.  M.  to  6 o’clock  p.  M.  Guards  and  drivers  shall  per- 
from  one  week  day  service  and  one  week  night  service,  alter- 
nately, making  the  change  each  Sunday. 

3.  Before  each  tour  of  duty  guards  and  drivers  will  report 
themselves  at  their  respective  Station-houses,  and  proceed 
from  thence  directly  to  the  Patrol  Wagon  Stables,  relieve  those 
there  on  duty,  and  at  once  inspect  the  horses,  wagons  and  other 
equipments  of  the  service. 

4.  They  shall  see  that  the  horses  are  properly  fed,  groomed 
and  cared  for,  and  that  the  horses,  harness,  wagons  and  other 
appurtenances  are  kept  clean,  neat  and  in  proper  condition  to 
promptly  answer  every  call.  They  shall  frequently  visit  the 
stalls  and  carefully  note  the  condition  of  the  horses. 

6.  If  at  any  time  a horse  is  found  to  be  injured  or  sick,  or  if 
any  damage  occurs  to  Patrol  Wagons  or  other  equipments. 


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guards  and  drivers  shall  make  prompt  report,  by  telephone  or 
otherwise,  to  the  commanding  officer  of  the  Precinct,  all  the 
facts  of  the  case.  In  cases  of  ordinary  illness  or  injury  to 
horses,  the  commanding  officer  will  at  once  notify  the  officer  in 
charge  of  the  horses  of  the  Department.  In  cases  of  serious 
illness  or  injury  to  horses,  the  commanding  officer  is  authorized 
and  directed  to  send  for  the  nearest  Veterinary  Surgeon. 

6.  Every  call  for  a Patrol  Wagon  must  be  answered  as 
promptly  and  expeditiously  as  safety  will  permit.  Drivers  shall, 
in  responding  to  a call,  proceed  to  and  from  the  same  by  the 
shortest  route. 

7.  Drivers  shall  be  held  responsible  for  their  horses  and  will 
not  at  any  time  leave  them  while  in  active  service. 

8.  Guards  will  render  all  necessary  assistance  to  Patrolmen 
on  post  in  securing  prisoners,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for 
the  safe-keeping  of  such  prisoners  while  in  the  Patrol  Wagon 
or  in  their  transfer  to  other  custody.  Though  the  guard  shall 
be  in  command  of  the  movements  of  the  Patrol  Wagon,  he  is 
subject  to,  and  must  obey,  the  orders  of  superior  officers. 

9.  While  on  patrol  duty  superior  officers  will  visit,  as  fre- 
quently as  may  be  necessary  or  advisable,  the  Patrol  Wagon 
Stables,  and  exercise  the  same  supervision  over  guards  and 
drivers  as  over  other  members  of  the  Force. 

10.  A Blotter  shall  be  kept  at  each  Patrol  Wagon  Stable  in 
which  shall  be  accurately  entered  the  following: 

The  hour  of  arrival  on  duty  and  the  hour  relieved,  by  guards 
and  drivers,  in  their  own  hand-writing. 

The  hour  when  first  inspection  is  completed,  and  the  condi- 
tion of  horses,  wagons,  etc. 

The  hour  when  a call  is  answered,  the  nature  of  the  call,  and 
the  hour  of  return  therefrom. 

The  time  and  circumstances  attending  every  accident  to  and 
by  the  property  of  the  Department,  in  such  detail  that  com- 
plete information  may  be  obtained. 

The  time  any  horse  may  be  found  sick  or  injured,  and  the 
nature  of  the  sickness  or  injury,  with  all  the  facts  in  relation 
thereto. 

11.  Any  neglect  of  duty  on  the  part  of  a guard  or  driver,  and 
any  violation  of  these  rules,  will  subject  the  offender  to 
charges,  which  shall  be  made  by  the  commanding  officers  of 
Precincts. 


GENERAL  INFORMATION 


BOUNDARIES  OF  PRECINCTS  AND  LOCATION 
OF  STATION-HOUSES. 

First  Precinct— Battery  place,  Fulton  street,  East  river, 
New  York  Bay  and  Broadway. 

Station  House— C»ld  Slip. 

Second  Precinct— Battery  place,  North  river,  Warren 
street  and  Broadway. 

Station  House— Liberty  and  Church  streets. 

Third  Precinct— Chambers  street,  Broadway,  Centre  street 
and  Park  Row. 

Station  House— City  Hall. 

Fourth  Precinct— Catharine  street,  Chatham  Square,  Park 
Row,  New  Chambers  street,  Centre  street,  Tryon  Row,  City 
Hall  Square,  Broadway,  Fulton  street  and  East  river. 

Station  House— 9 Oak  street. 

Fifth  Precinct— Warren  street,  North  river.  Canal  street 
and  Broadway. 

Station  House— 17  and  19  Leonard  street. 

Sixth  Precinct— Broadway,  Chambers  street,  Howard 
street,  Centre  street,  Hester  street,  Bowery,  Chatham  Square 
and  Park  Row. 

Station  House— 17  and  19  Elizabeth  street. 

Seventh  Precinct— Catharine  street,  East  river.  Division 
street,  Grand  street,  Scammel  street,  Water  street  and  Gouver- 
neur  slip. 

Station  House— 247  Madison  street. 

Eighth  Precinct— Canal  street,  North  river,  Houston  street 
and  Broadway. 

Station  House— 24  and  26  Macdougal  street. 

Ninth  Precinct— Houston  street,  North  river,  Fourteenth 
street,  Sixth  avenue,  Carmine  street,  Bleecker  street  and  Cot- 
tage place. 

Station  House— 133,  135  and  137  Charles  street. 


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Tenth  Precinct — Broadway,  Howard  street,  Centre  street, 
Hester  street,  Bowery  and  Bleecker  street. 

Station  House— 205  Mulberry  street. 

Eleventh  Precinct— Bowery,  Division  street,  Houston 
street,  Clinton  street,  Rivington  street  and  Norfolk  street. 
Station  House— 105  and  107  Eldridge  street. 


Twelfth  Precinct— Division  street,  Norfolk  street,  Scam- 
mel  street,  Water  street,  Gouverneur  slip.  East  river  and  Riv- 
ington street. 

Station  House— Attorney  and  Delancey  streets. 


Thirteenth  Precinct— Rivington  street,  Clinton  street. 
East  river,  Fourteenth  street  and  Avenue  B. 

Station  House — Union  Market,  E.  Houston  and  Sheriff 
streets. 


Fourteenth  Precinct— Houston  street,  Bowery,  Fourth 
avenue.  Fourteenth  street  and  Avenue  B. 

Station  House— 79  and  81  First  avenue,  cor.  Fifth  street. 

Fifteenth  Precinct— Houston  street,  Broadway,  Bleecker 
street,  Bowery,  Fourth  avenue.  Fourteenth  street.  Sixth  ave- 
nue, Carmine  street  and  Cottage  place. 

Station  House— 253  Mercer  street. 

Sixteenth  Precinct— Fourteenth  street,  Seventh  avenue, 
Twenty-seventh  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House— 230  West  Twentieth  street. 


Eighteenth  Precinct— Fourteenth  street,  Fourth  avenue, 
Twenty-seventh  street.  First  avenue.  Twenty-sixth  street  and 
East  river. 

Station  House— 327  East  Twenty-second  street. 

Nineteenth  Precinct — Fourteenth  street,  Fourth  avenue. 
Fortieth  street,  Madison  avenue,  Forty-second  street  and  Sev- 
enth avenue. 

Station  House— 137  West  Thirtieth  street. 

Twentieth  Precinct— Twenty-seventh  street,  Seventh  ave- 
nue, Forty-second  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House — 134  West  Thirty-seventh  street. 

Twenty-first  Precinct— Twenty-seventh  street,  First  ave- 
nue, Twenty-sixth  street,  East  river,  Forty-second  street,  Lex- 
ington avenue,  Fortieth  street  and  Fourth  avenue. 

Station  House — 160  East  Thirty-fifth  street. 

Twenty-second  Precinct — Forty-second  street,  Sixth  ave- 
nue, Fifty-ninth  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House — 345  and  347  West  Forty-seventh  street. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


Twenty-third  Precinct— Forty-second  street,  East  river, 
Fifty-ninth  street,  Sixth  avenue,  Madison  avenue,  Forty-ninth 
street  and  Lexington  avenue. 

Station  House— 163  East  Fifty-first  street. 

Twenty-third  Sub-Precinct— Fortieth  street,  Lexington 
avenue.  Forty-ninth  street  and  Madison  avenue. 

Station  House— Grand  Central  Depot. 

Twenty-fourth  Precinct— Fifty-ninth  street,  Eighth  ave- 
nue, Eighty-sixth  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House— 150  West  Sixty-eighth  street. 

Twenty-fifth  Precinct— Fifty-ninth  street.  East  river. 
Seventy-ninth  street,  Fifth  avenue,  and  Blackwell’s  Island. 

Station  House— 153  East  Sixty-seventh  street. 

Twenty-sixth  Precinct— Eighty-sixth  street,  Eighth  ave- 
nue, One  Hundred  and  Tenth  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House— 134  West  One  Hundredth  street. 

Twenty-seventh  Precinct— Seventy-ninth  street.  East 
river,  Ninety-sixth  street  and  Fifth  avenue. 

Station  House— 432  East  Eighty-eighth  street. 

Twenty-eighth  Precinct— Ninety-sixth  street,  East  and 
Harlem  rivers,  One  Hundred  and  Sixteenth  street,  Sixth  ave- 
nue, One  Hundred  and  Tenth  street,  Fifth  avenue,  and  Ward’s 
Island. 

Station  House— 177  and  179  East  One  Hundred  and 

. Fourth  street. 

Twenty-ninth  Precinct— One  Hundred  and  Sixteenth 
street,  Harlem  river,  One  Hundred  and  Forty-fifth  street.  Sixth 
avenue,  and  Randall’s  Island. 

Station  House— 148  East  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-sixth 
street. 

Thirtieth  Precinct— One  Hundred  and  Tenth  street,  Sixth 
avenue,  One  Hundred  and  Forty-fifth  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House— 438  West  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-fifth 
street. 

Thirty-first  Precinct— Harlem  river,  Cromwell’s  creek, 
Central  avenue,  Farmers*  Bridge,  and  East  along  road  to  Ford- 
ham. 

Station  House— Highbridge. 

Thirty-second  Precinct— One  Hundred  and  Forty-fifth 
street,  Harlem  river,  Inwood  street  and  North  river. 

Station  House— One  Hundred  and  Fifty-second  street 
and  Amsterdam  avenue. 


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Thirty-third  Precinct— Cromwell’s  creek,  New  York  Cen- 
tral & Hudson  River  Railroad  tracks,  One  Hundred  and  Forty- 
ninth  street.  Long  Island  Sound,  Bronx  river.  Home  street, 
Union  avenue,  Jefferson  street,  One  Hundred  and  Seventieth 
street  and  Central  avenue. 

Station  House— One  Hundred  and  Sixtieth  street  and 
Third  avenue. 

Thirty-fourth  Precinct— One  Hundred  and  Seventieth 
street,  Central  avenue,  Williamsbridge,  Bronx  river  and  Home 
street. 

Station  House— 1925  Bathgate  avenue. 

Thirty-fifth  Precinct— Inwood  street,  Harlem  river, 
Kingsbridge  road.  Central  avenue,  Williamsbridge,  Bronx 
river,  City  line  and  North  river. 

Station  House— Kingsbridge. 

Thirty-sixth  Precinct— Harbor  of  New  York. 

Station  House  and  “Patrol”— Pier  “A,”  North  river. 

Thirty-seventh  Precinct— Cromwell’s  creek,  New  York 
Central  & Hudson  River  Railroad  tracks,  One  Hundred  and 
Forty-ninth  street,  Long  Island  Sound,  Bronx  Kills  and  Har- 
lem river. 

Station  House— Alexander  avenue  and  One  Hundred  and 
Thirty-eighth  street. 

Thirty-eighth  Precinct— Territory  annexed  June,  1895. 


LOCATION  OF  MAGISTRATES’  COURTS. 

First  District— Centre  street,  between  Franklin  and  White. 
Second  District— Corner  West  Tenth  street  and  Sixth  avenue. 
Third  District— 69  Essex  street. 

Fourth  District— East  Fifty-seventh  street,  near  Lexington 
avenue. 

Fifth  District— East  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-first  street  and 
Sylvan  place. 

Sixth  District— Corner  of  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-eighth  street 
and  Third  avenue. 


PLACES  OF  AMUSEMENT. 

Academy  of  Music— 2 Irving  place. 

American  Theatre— 644  Eighth  avenue. 

Atlanta  Casino— One  Hundred  and  Fifty-fifth  street  and  Eighth 
avenue. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


Atlantic  Garden— 50  and  52  Bowery. 

Berkeley  Lyceum— 19  West  Forty-fourth  street. 

Bijou  Theatre— 1239  Broadway. 

Broadway  Music  Hall— 1215  Broadway. 

Broadway  Theatre— 1223  Broadway. 

Carnegie  Music  Hall— 158  to  170  West  Fifty-seventh  street. 
Carr’s  Third  Avenue  Theatre— 443  Third  avenue. 

Casino— 122  West  Thirty-ninth  street. 

Central  Opera  House— 205  to  217  East  Sixty-seventh  street. 
Chinese  Concert  Hall— 5 and  7 Doyer  street. 

Columbus  Theatre— 114  East  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-fifth 
street. 

Daly’s  Theatre— 1223  Broadway. 

Eden  Musee— 55  West  Twenty-third  street. 

Empire  Theatre— 1426  Broadway. 

Fifth  Avenue  Theatre— 1187  Broadway. 

Fort  George  Casino— One  Hundred  and  Ninety-fourth  street  and 
Amsterdam  avenue. 

Fourteenth  Street  Theatre— 105  to  109  West  Fourteenth  street. 
Gaiety  Theatre— 138  Bowery. 

Garden  Theatre— S.  E.  corner  Madison  avenue  and  Twenty- 
seventh  street. 

Garrick  Theatre— 63  to  67  West  Thirty-fifth  street. 

Gayety  Theatre— 1195  Broadway. 

Germania  Theatre— 147  and  149  Clinton  place. 

Globe  Theatre— 298  Bowery. 

Grand  Central  Palace— Lexington  a\enue,  between  Forty-third 
and  Forty-fourth  streets. 

Grand  Opera  House— Twenty-third  street  and  Eighth  avenue. 
Hammerstein’s  Harlem  Opera  House— 209  West  One  Hundred 
and  Twenty-fifth  street. 

Hammerstein’s  Olympia  Theatre  and  Music  Hall— 1514  to  1528 
Broadway. 

Harlem  Museum— S.  W.  corner  One  Hundred  and  Fifteenth 
street  and  Third  avenue. 

Herald  Square  Theatre— Corner  Thirty-fifth  street  and  Broad- 
way. 

Hoyt’s  Theatre— 8 and  10  West  Twenty-fourth  street. 

Huber’s  Museum— 351  Eighth  avenue. 

Huber’s  Museum— 106  East  Fourteenth  street. 

Ice  Palace— N.  W.  corner  One  Hundred  and  Seventh  street  and 
Lexington  avenue. 

Irving  Place  Theatre— Corner  Fifteenth  street  and  Irving  place. 
Knickerbocker  Theatre— 1402  Broadway. 


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Koster  & Bial’s— 147  West  Thirty-fourth  street. 

Lexington  Avenue  Opera  House— 145  to  155  East  Fifty-eighth 
street. 

Liberty  Theatre— 104  and  106  Bowery. 

London  Theatre— 235  and  237  Bowery. 

Lyceum  Concert  Garden— 302  Bowery. 

Lyceum  Theatre— Fourth  avenue,  between  Twenty-third  and 
Twenty-fourth  streets. 

Metropolitan  Opera  House— 1425  Broadway. 

Miner’s  Bowery  Theatre— 167  and  169  Bowery. 

Miner’s  Theatre — 308  and  310  Eighth  avenue. 

Murray  Hill  Theatre— 379  and  381  Lexington  avenue. 

Olympic  Theatre— 2394  Third  avenue. 

Palmer’s  Theatre— 1222  Broadway. 

People’s  Theatre— 199  and  201  Bowery. 

Proctor’s  Pleasure  Palace— 146  to  160  East  Fifty-eighth  street. 
Proctor’s  Theatre— 139  West  Twenty- third  street. 

Shea’s  Concert  Hall— Willis  avenue  and  One  Hundred  and 
Forty-eighth  street. 

Standard  Theatre— 1285  Broadway. 

Star  Theatre— Thirteenth  street  and  Broadway. 

Steinway  Hall— 109  and  111  East  Fourteenth  street. 

Thalia  Theatre— 46  and  48  Bowery. 

Tony  Pastor’s  Theatre— 145  East  Fourteenth  street. 

Trocadero  Music  Hall — 115  West  Twenty-third  street. 

Union  Square  Theatre— 56  and  58  East  Fourteenth  street. 
Windsor  Theatre— 45  Bowery. 


PROMINENT  CLUBS. 

Alpha  Delta  Phi— 35  West  Thirty-third  street. 

Arion— 106  East  Fifty-ninth  street. 

Army  and  Navy— 16  West  Thirty-first  street. 

Atlantic  Yacht— 57  Chambers  street. 

Bloomingdale  Boat— One  Hundred  and  Second  street  and  Hud- 
son river. 

Bohemian  Athletic— Eighty-first  street  and  Amsterdam  avenue. 
Broadway  Athletic— 728  to  732  Broadway. 

Calumet— 265  Fifth  avenue. 

Catholic— 120  West  Fifty-ninth  street. 

Century— 7 West  Forty-third  street. 

City— 677  Fifth  avenue. 

Colonial— S.  W.  corner  Seventy-second  street  and  Boulevard. 


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Commercial,  90  and  92  West  Broadway. 

Commercial  Travelers’— 114  West  Thirty-eighth  street. 

Coney  Island  Jockey— 173  Fifth  avenue. 

Democratic— 617  Fifth  avenue. 

Drug  Trade— 52  John  street. 

Engineers’— 10  West  Twenty-ninth  street. 

Knickerbocker— 319  Fifth  avenue. 

Lambs’— 26  West  Thirty-first  street. 

Lawyers’— 120  Broadway. 

Lotos— 558  Fifth  avenue. 

Manhattan— 1 West  Thirty-fourth  street. 

Manhattan  Single  Tax— 119  East  Twenty-third  street. 
Mechanical  Engineers’— 12  West  Thirty-first  street. 

Mendelsohn  Glee— 113  and  115  West  Fortieth  street. 
Merchants’— 108  Leonard  street. 

Metropolitan— 1 East  Sixtieth  street. 

New  York— S.  W.  corner  Thirty-fifth  street  and  Fifth  avenue. 
New  York  Athletic— 102  West  Fifty-fifth  street. 

New  York  Maennerchor — 205  and  207  East  Fifty-sixth  street. 
New  York  Yacht— 67  Madison  Avenue. 

Notre  Dame— 71  Seventh  avenue. 

Players’— 16  Gramercy  Park. 

Press— 34  West  Twenty-sixth  street. 

Progress — Sixty-third  street  and  Fifth  avenue. 

Racquet— 27  West  Forty-third  street. 

Reform— 1 East  Twenty-seventh  street. 

Republican — 450  Fifth  avenue. 

Sandy  Hook  Pilots’— 24  State  street. 

Schnorer— One  Hundred  and  Sixty-third  street  and  Eagle  ave- 
nue. 

Seawanhaka  Corinthian  Yacht— 60  Madison  avenue. 

Seventh  Regiment  Veterans’— 751  Fifth  avenue. 

Theatrical  Managers— 1402  Broadway. 

Turf  and  Field— Morris  Park  Race  Track. 

Union— N.  W.  corner  Twenty-first  street  and  Fifth  avenue. 
Union  League— 1 East  Thirty-ninth  street. 

University— 28  and  30  East  Twenty-sixth  street. 

Wool— 260  West  Broadway. 


HOTELS. 

Albemarle— Broadway  and  Twenty-fourth  street. 
Albert— 50  East  Eleventh  street. 

Ashland— Fourth  avenue  and  Twenty-fourth  street. 


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Astor  House— Broadway,  opposite  Post  Office. 

Bancroft,  Broadway  and  Twenty-first  street. 

Barrett  House— Broadway  and  Forty-third  street. 

Bartholdi— Broadway  and  Twenty-third  street. 

Belvedere— Fourth  avenue  and  Eighteenth  street. 

Berkeley— Fifth  avenue  and  Ninth  street. 

Beresford— Central  Park,  West,  and  Eighty-first  street. 
Brevoort  House— 11  Fifth  avenue. 

Bristol— Fifth  avenue  and  Forty-second  street. 

Broadway  Central— 671  Broadway. 

Buckingham— Fifth  avenue  and  Fiftieth  street. 

Cambridge— Fifth  avenue  and  Thirty-third  street. 

Claremont — Riverside  Park. 

Central  Park— Seventh  avenue  and  Fifty-ninth  street. 
Clarendon— Fourth  avenue  and  Eighteenth  street. 

Colonnade— 35  Lafayette  place. 

Colonial— Eighth  avenue  and  One  Hundred  and  Twenty  fifth 
street. 

Continental— 904  Broadway. 

Cooper  Union— Third  avenue  and  St.  Mark’s  place. 
Cosmopolitan— Chambers  street  and  West  Broadway. 
Delmonico’s— Fifth  avenue  and  Twenty-sixth  street. 
Devonshire— 30  East  Forty-second  street. 

Eastern— 62  Whitehall  street. 

Endicott— Columbus  avenue  and  Eighty-first  street. 

Espanol— 116  West  Fourteenth  street. 

Everett  House— Fourth  avenue  and  Seventeenth  street. 

Fifth  Avenue— Fifth  avenue  and  Twenty-third  street. 
Gerlach— 55  West  Twenty-seventh  street. 

Gilsey  House— Broadway  and  Twenty-ninth  street. 

Grand— Broadway  and  Thirty-first  street. 

Grand  Union— Fourth  avenue  and  Forty-second  street. 

Hoffman  House — 1111  Broadway. 

Holland— Fifth  avenue  and  Twenty-ninth  street. 

Imperial— Broadway  and  Thirty-second  street. 

Lafayette— 23  Washington  place. 

Langham— Fifth  avenue  and  Fifty-second  street. 

Lincoln— Broadway  and  Fifty-second  street. 

Madison  Avenue— Madison  avenue  and  Fifty-eighth  street. 
Majestic— Central  Park,  West,  and  Seventy-second  street. 
Marlborough— Broadway  and  Thirty-sixth  street. 

Martin— University  place  and  Ninth  street. 

Metropole— Broadway  and  Forty-second  street. 

Morton— Broadway  and  Fourteenth  street. 


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Murray  Hill— Park  avenue  and  Fortieth  street. 

Nevada— Boulevard  and  Seventieth  street. 

New  Amsterdam— Fourth  avenue  and  Twenty-first  street. 
New  Manhattan— Madison  avenue  and  Forty-second  street. 
Netherlands— Fifth  avenue  and  Fifty-ninth  street. 
Normandie— Broadway  and  Thirty-eighth  street. 

Park  Avenue— Fourth  avenue  and  Thirty-second  street. 
Plaza— Fifth  avenue  and  Fifty-ninth  street. 

Pomeroy— Broadway  and  Fifty-ninth  street. 

Putnam— 367  Fourth  avenue. 

Renaissance— 10  West  Forty-third  street. 

St.  Cloud— Broadway  and  Forty-second  street. 

St.  Denis— Broadway  and  Eleventh  street. 

St.  Nicholas— 6 Washington  place. 

San  Remo— Central  Park,  West,  and  Seventy-fifth  street. 
Savoy— Fifth  avenue  and  Fifty-ninth  street. 

Sinclair— 754  Broadway. 

Smith  & McNeills— 198  Greenwich  street. 

Stephens  House— 23  Broadway. 

Sturtevant— Broadway  and  Twenty-eighth  street. 
Trainor’s— 1291  Broadway. 

Union  Square— 16  Union  Square. 

United  States— Fulton  and  Water  streets. 

Vanderbilt— Lexington  avenue  and  Forty-second  street. 

Ven  dome— Broadway  and  Forty-first  street. 

Waldorf— Fifth  avenue  and  Thirty-third  street. 
Westminster— Irving  place  and  Sixteenth  street. 

West  Shore— Eleventh  avenue  and  Forty-second  street. 
Windsor— Fifth  avenue  and  Forty-sixth  street. 


LIST  OF  PRINCIPAL  FELONIES. 

Abduction. 

Abortion. 

Aiding  felons  to  escape. 

Arson. 

Attempted  suicide. 

Bigamy. 

Blackmail. 

Bribery. 

Burglary. 

Carrying  burglars’  tools. 

Conspiracy. 

Counterfeiting. 


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Crime  against  nature. 
Embezzlement. 

False  pretense. 

Felonious  assault. 

Forgery. 

Grand  larceny. 

Homicide. 

Incest. 

Keeping  gambling  house. 
Libel. 

Manslaughter. 

Mayhem. 

Passing  counterfeit  money. 
Perjury. 

Rape. 

Receiving  stolen  goods. 
Robbery. 

Seduction. 

Selling  pools  on  races. 
Sodomy. 

Violations  of  Election  Law. 


LIST  OF  MOST  FREQUENT  CASES  OF  MIS- 
DEMEANOR. 

Abandonment. 

Assault  in  the  third  degree. 

Attempt  at  pocket-picking. 

Carrying  concealed  weapons. 

Cruelty  to  animals. 

Discharging  fire-arms  of  any  description. 

Disorderly  conduct.  . 

Disorderly  persons. 

Extortion. 

Gambling. 

Indecent  exposure  of  person. 

Intoxication. 

Keeping  disorderly  house. 

Malicious  mischief. 

Petty  larceny. 

Selling  lottery  or  policy  tickets. 

Vagrancy. 

Violations  of  Liquor  Tax  Law. 

Violations  of  Sunday  Law. 

Violations  of  Corporation  Ordinances. 

Violations  of  Health  Laws  and  Ordinances. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


PROMOTIONS. 

1st.  Promotions  of  officers  and  members  of  the  Police  Force 
shall  be  made  by  the  Board  of  Police,  on  grounds  of  seniority, 
meritorious  police  service  and  superior  capacity. 

2d.  Promotions  shall  be  made  as  follows:  Captains  from 
among  the  Sergeants;  Inspectors  from  among  the  Captains; 
Deputy  Chief  of  Police  from  among  Inspectors  and  Captains; 
Chief  of  Police  from  among  Deputy  Chief,  Inspectors  and  Cap- 
tains. 

3d.  All  promotions  shall  be  made  from  eligible  lists,  for  each 
grade,  prepared  at  such  times  as  the  Board  of  Police  shall  di- 
rect. 

4th.  Eligible  lists  shall  contain  the  names  of  those  candidates 
who  have  obtained  a rating  of  75  or  over,  out  of  a maximum 
of  100. 

The  maximum  shall  consist  of  the  total  of  the  following  ele- 
ments: 

Meritorious  Police  service  and  seniority,  65. 

Superior  capacity,  35—100. 

5th.  The  rating  for  meritorious  Police  service  and  seniority 
shall  be  determined  by  the  Board  of  Police,  and  shall  be  based 
upon  past  records  for  integrity,  efficiency  and  zeal  in  the  De- 
partment; ability  and  success  as  commanding  officers;  intelli- 
gence and  discretion  in  the  performance  of  duty;  personal  char- 
acter and  standing  as  private  citizens;  special  gallant  or  com- 
mendable service,  involving  hazard  or  danger;  the  successful 
detection  and  punishment  of  criminals;  reports  of  superior  of- 
ficers; length  of  service  in  the  Department,  and  in  general  a 
full  and  complete  consideration  of  the  officer’s  record  in  the 
Department,  giving  in  all  cases,  where  other  considerations  are 
equal,  the  advantage  to  seniority. 

6th.  The  rating  for  superior  capacity  shall  be  determined  by 
a competitive  examination,  held  under  direction  of  the  Police 
Board.  This  examination  shall  be  practical  in  its  character 
and  consist  of  a careful  investigation,  as  to  the  candidate’s 
knowledge  of  the  Laws  of  the  State  of  New  York,  in  regard  to 
the  suppression  of  crime,  preservation  of  the  peace,  the  appre- 
hension of  criminals  and  practice  in  the  minor  courts,  the  or- 
dinances of  the  City,  minor  military  tactics,  rules  and  regula- 
tions of  the  Department,  and  such  other  practical  subjects  as 
may  be  added  from  time  to  time  by  the  order  of  the  Board  of 
Police.  No  officer  shall  be  promoted  who  shall  not  obtain 
17 y2  points  out  of  35. 

In  cases  where  two  officers  have  equally  good  records,  the 
officer  credited  with  the  longest  service  shall  have  precedence. 


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129 


QUALIFICATIONS  OF  DOORMEN. 

Candidates  for  appointment  as  Doorman  shall  be  between  the 
ages  of  twenty-five  and  thirty-five  years  only,  physical  qualifi- 
cations to  be  the  same  as  required  for  Patrolmen. 


SCHOOL  OF  INSTRUCTION. 

The  officer  in  charge  of  the  School  of  Instruction,  or  his  as- 
sistant, shall  instruct  newly  appointed  Patrolmen  in  the  fol- 
lowing exercises: 

SCHOOL  OF  THE  SOLDIER. 

Position  of  a Soldier. 

Q.  Define  the  position  of  a soldier? 

A.  Heels  on  the  same  line  and  as  near  each  other  as  the 
conformation  of  the  man  permits. 

. Feet  turned  out  equally,  forming  with  each  other  an  angle 
of  about  sixty  degrees. 

Knees  straight,  without  stiffness. 

Body  erect  on  hips,  inclining  a little  forward. 

Arms  and  hands  hanging  naturally,  backs  of  the  hands  out- 
ward; little  fingers  opposite  the  seams  of  the  trousers;  elbows 
near  the  body.  Head  erect  and  square  to  the  front,  chin 
slightly  drawn  in  without  constraint,  eyes  straight  to  the  front. 

Hat  setting  square  on  the  head. 

Rests. 

Q.  How  many  kinds  of  rests  are  there? 

A.  Three— rest;  at  ease;  and  parade  rest. 

Q.  What  is  the  meaning  of  “rest”? 

A.  At  the  command  “rest,”  the  men  keep  one  heel  on  the 
alignment,  but  are  not  required  to  observe  silence  or  immo- 
bility. 

Q.  What  is  the  meaning  of  “at  ease”? 

A.  At  the  command  “at  ease”  the  men  keep  one  heel  in 
place  and  preserve  silence  but  not  immobility. 

Q.  What  is  the  meaning  of  “parade  rest”? 

A.  Carry  the  right  foot  six  inches  straight  to  the  rear,  left 
knee  slightly  bent;  clasp  the  hands  in  front  of  the  centre  of  the 
body,  left  hand  uppermost,  the  left  thumb  clasped  by  thumb 
and  forefinger  of  right  hand,  preserving  steadiness  of  position 
and  silence. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


Commands. 

Q.  How  many  kinds  of  commands  are  there? 

A.  Two;  the  preparatory  command  and  the  command  of  exe- 
cution. 

The  Direct  Step. 

Q.  How  many  kinds  of  “time”  are  there? 

A.  Two— “quick  time”  and  “double  time.” 

Q.  What  is  the  length  and  cadence  of  step  in  “quick  time”? 

A.  Thirty  inches  in  length  and  one  hundred  and  twenty  (120) 
steps  to  the  minute. 

Q.  What  is  the  length  and  cadence  in  “double  time”? 

A.  Thirty-six  inches  in  length  and  one  hundred  and  eighty 
(180)  steps  to  the  minute. 

Q.  What  is  the  length  of  the  short  step? 

A.  Fifteen  inches  in  quick  and  eighteen  inches  in  double 
time. 

Q.  What  is  the  length  of  the  backward  step? 

A.  Fifteen  inches. 

Q.  What  is  the  length  of  the  side  step? 

A.  Twelve  inches. 

Q.  How  do  you  mark  time? 

A.  By  making  semblance  of  marching  without  gaining  ground, 
in  alternately  advancing  each  foot  about  half  its  length  and 
bringing  it  back  on  a line  with  the  other. 

Alignments. 

Q.  What  are  the  principles  of  alignments  or  dressings? 

A.  Keeping  the  shoulders  square  to  the  front,  eyes  turned 
toward  the  dressing-point,  placing  the  knuckles  of  closed  left 
hand  in  side  above  the  hip,  back  of  the  hand  to  the  front,  mov- 
ing forward  or  backward  in  short  steps  of  two  or  three  inches 
until  touching  lightly  the  arm  or  elbow  toward  the  man  on 
that  side  and  seeing  the  buttons  on  the  second  man’s  coat. 

Facings. 

Q.  How  do  you  face  to  right  or  left? 

A.  By  slightly  raising  the  right  heel  and  left  toe,  turning  on 
the  left  heel  to  right  or  left,  and  replacing  the  right  foot  beside 
the  left. 

Q.  How  do  you  face  to  the  rear  or  “about?” 

A.  By  slightly  raising  the  left  heel  and  right  toe,  turning  to 
the  right  on  the  right  heel,  facing  to  rear,  and  replacing  the 
left  foot  beside  the  right. 


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Marching  in  Line. 

Q.  What  are  the  principles  of  marching  in  line? 

A.  Head  and  shoulders  square  to  the  front,  preserving  align- 
ment and  interval  toward  the  side  of  the  guide,  resisting  pres- 
sure from  the  opposite  side,  and  yielding  to  pressure  from  the 
side  of  the  guide. 

Q.  If  in  advance  or  arrear  of  the  alignment,  what  is  re- 
quired? 

A.  To  shorten  or  lengthen  the  step  without  changing  the 
time  until  the  alignment  or  interval  is  recovered. 

Q.  What  are  the  principles  of  the  “oblique  step”  or  “march”? 

A.  Making  a half  face  to  the  right  or  left  and  stepping  off 

with  a full  step  in  the  new  direction,  keeping  parallel  with  its 

original  front. 

Wheelings. 

Q.  How  many  kinds  of  “wheels”  are  there? 

A.  Two;  on  a fixed  pivot  and  on  movable  pivot. 

Q.  What  is  a wheel  on  a fixed  pivot  used  for? 

A.  For  wheeling  from  line  into  column  of  fours  and  from 
column  of  fours  into  line. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  pivot  man? 

A.  He  turns  strictly  in  his  place,  looking  toward  the  march- 
ing flank. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  man  on  the  marching  flank? 

A.  He  maintains  the  full  step,  moving  on  the  arc  of  a circle 
■with  the  pivot  as  the  centre. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  men  in  the  centre  of  the  four? 

A.  They  preserve  the  intervals  and  alignment,  and  shorten 
step  in  accordance  with  the  distance  from  the  pivot. 

Q.  What  is  a wheel  on  a movable  pivot  used  for? 

A.  For  changing  direction  while  marching  in  column  of  fours. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  pivot  man? 

A.  He  shortens  his  step  one-third,  or  ten  inches  in  quick  and 
twelve  inches  in  double  time,  forming  a small  curve. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  man  on  the  marching  flank? 

A.  He  maintains  the  full  step  on  an  arc  with  the  pivot  man 
as  a centre. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  men  in  the  centre  of  the  four? 

A.  They  shorten  step  without  changing  time,  according  to  the 
distance  from  the  pivot,  and  preserve  intervals  and  alignment. 

Turning. 

Q.  How  many  kinds  of  “turns”  are  there? 

A.  Two;  to  turn  and  halt,  and  to  turn  and  advance. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


Q.  What  is  a “turn  and  halt”  used  for? 

A.  For  moving  from  line  into  column  of  companies,  and  from 
column  of  companies  into  line. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  “guide”  or  first  file? 

A.  He  stands  fast. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  next  file  Or  pivot  man? 

A.  He  faces  to  the  right. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  other  files? 

A.  They  make  a half  face  to  the  right  or  left,  move  forward 
without  changing  time,  placing  themselves  successively  upon 
the  alignment  established,  and  dress  to  the  right  (or  left)  with- 
out further  command,  the  rear  rank  men  conforming  to  the 
movements  of  the  front  rank. 

Q.  What  is  to  “turn  and  advance”  used  for? 

A.  For  changing  direction  while  marching  in  column  of  com- 
panies. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  guide? 

A.  He  makes  a full  face  to  the  right  (or  left),  moves  forward 
in  the  new  direction,  taking  the  short  step  without  changing 
the  time. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  men  in  line? 

A.  They  make  a half  face  to  the  right  or  left,  move  forward 
without  changing  the  time  by  the  shortest  line  and  successively 
place  themselves  on  the  new  line,  where  they  take  the  short 
step,  all  resuming  the  full  step  at  the  command  “forward 
march.” 

Q.  If  the  command  “double  time”  be  given,  what  is  required 
of  the  “guide”? 

A.  He  makes  a full  face  to  the  right  or  left,  and  steps  off 
with  a full  step  in  the  new  direction. 

Q.  What  is  required  of  the  men  in  line? 

A.  They  make  a half  face  to  the  right  or  left,  move  forward 
in  double  time,  and  retake  the  step  and  intervals  from  the 
guide  on  the  new  line. 

BATON  .EXERCISE. 

To  Draw  the  Baton. 

At  the  command  “Draw,”  throw  the  hilt  slightly  forward 
writh  the  left  hand,  grasping  the  hilt  firmly  with  the  right,  and 
draw  it  about  six  inches.  At  the  command  “baton,”  draw  the 
baton  briskly,  extending  point  of  baton  at  an  angle  of  forty- 
five  degrees  slightly  to  the  right  for  a moment,  and  bring  to  a 
carry. 


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133 


To  Carry  the  Baton. 

Grasp  the  hilt  between  the  thumb  and  the  forefinger,  the 
other  fingers  extended  along  the  hilt,  bring  baton  to  side,  point 
upward,  arm  fully  extended. 

To  Present  the  Baton. 

At  the  command  “present  baton,”  bring  the  baton  in  front  of 
centre  of  face,  hand  clasping  the  hilt  squarely  with  the  thumb 
up  the  side,  back  of  the  hand  squarely  to  the  front,  point  of 
thumb  as  high  as  the  chin,  point  of  baton  slightly  inclining 
forward. 

To  Return  the  Baton. 

At  the  command  “return,”  bring  the  baton  opposite  the  left 
shoulder,  pointing  upward;  at  the  command  “baton,”  turn  the 
wrist  briskly  without  lowering  the  baton,  insert  the  point  into 
the  frog,  send  home  sharply  and  drop  hand  to  side. 

To  Salute. 

At  the  command  “Squad”  or  “Company”  “salute,”  raise  the 
right  hand  briskly  until  forefinger  touches  rim  of  hat  above  the 
right  eye,  fingers  extended,  thumb  close  to  the  fingers,  palm  of 
hand  to  the  left,  rest  there  a moment  and  drop  to  side. 

In  saluting  while  passing  a superior,  salute  with  hand  fur- 
thest from  person  to  be  saluted,  six  paces  before  passing,  keep- 
ing hand  in  place  until  salute  is  answered  or  person  saluted 
has  passed. 


GENERAL  INDEX 


Rules 

Department  and  Board  of  Police 1 to  6 

Chief  Clerk 11  to  18 

Chief  and  Deputy  Chief  of  Police 21  to  34 

Inspectors  35  to  41 

Captains  45  to  63 

Sergeants  65  to  68 

Roundsmen  71  to  77 

Doormen  81  to  S2 

Surgeons  85  to  106 

Pay-Rolls  and  Bills Ill 

Rewards  and  Testimonials 112  to  114 

Supplies  115 

Bonds  116 

Blotters  117 

Sick  Time 118  to  119 

Leaves  of  Absence 120  to  123 

Grades  124 

Transfers  and  Details 125  to  128 

Appointments  129  to  132 

Charges,  Trials  and  Judgments 133  to  146 

Clothing  and  Equipments 151  to  158 

Uniforms  161  to  184 

Station  Houses  and  Central  Department 188  to  191 

Pr  isoners  192  to  194 

Detective  Bureau 195  to  200 

Bureau  of  Elections 201  to  203 

Court  Squads 204  to  209 

Sanitary  Company— Boiler  and  Health  Squads 210  to  228 

House  of  Detention 231  to  236 

Property  and  Property  Clerk 237  to  250 

Telegraph,  Telephone  and  Signal  System 251  to  257 

Harbor  Police 258  to  266 

Mounted  Men,  Hostlers,  etc 267,  268 

School  of  Instruction 269  to  271 

Special  Patrolmen 272  to  274 

Lost  and  Arrested  Children 275  to  280 


INDEX. 


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Masked  Balls 281 

Parades  282 

Matrons  283 

Arrests  284  to  298 

Reports  to  be  Made 301  to  309 

Fires  310 

Riots  311 

Hacks  and  Theatres 312 

Records  of  Members  of  the  Force 313 

Vigilance  and  Attention  to  Duty 314  to  329 

Conduct  and  Deportment 331  to  341 

General  Rules 345  to  374 

Patrol  Wagon  Service 375 

General  Information : Page 

Precinct  Boundaries  and  Location  of  Station  Houses.  118 

Magistrates’  Courts 121 

Places  of  Amusement 121 

Prominent  Clubs 123 

Hotels,  location  of 124 

Principal  Felonies 126 

More  Frequent  Misdemeanors 127 

Promotion,  relative  to 128 

Qualifications  of  Doormen 129 

School  of  the  Soldier 129 


SPECIAL  INDEX. 


ABSENCE— 

leave  of,  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  11,  12. 
without  leave,  by  members  of  the  Force,  penalty  for,  118, 
139. 

pay  while  on  leave,  118,  122. 
general  rule  as  to,  120,  121,  122. 
five  days,  without  leave,  141,  322. 

without  leave,  by  members  of  the  Force  and  Matrons,  320. 
of  Steamboat’s  Crew',  260. 
from  duty,  pay  deducted,  118. 

Inspectors  to  grant  leave  of,  41. 
leave  of,  to  Captains,  45. 

Chief  of  Police  to  grant  leave  of,  21,  45,  120. 
of  Chief  of  Police,  28,  30,  120. 
application  for  leave  of,  120,  121. 
from  Post,  to  be  reported,  318. 

ACCIDENTS— 

to  be  reported,  326. 

ACROBATS  (Rope  Walkers,  Trapeze,  Tight  Rope,  etc.)— 
rule  relating  to,  288. 

AFFRAYS— 

rule  relating  to,  284. 

AMBULANCES— 

rule  relative  to,  364. 

AMUSEMENTS,  PLACE  OF— 

duty  of  Chief  of  Police  relating  to  obscene,  23. 
must  be  licensed,  288. 

duties  of  Policemen  in  case  of  violations,  288,  290. 
arrival  and  departure  of  conveyances  at,  312. 
APPLICATIONS— 

for  full  pay,  118. 

for  advancement  to  grades,  124. 

for  detailments,  transfers,  etc.,  127. 

APPLICATIONS  FOR  APPOINTMENTS— 
qualifications  for,  130. 
no  compensation  allowed  Surgeons,  93. 


INDEX. 


137 


APPLICATIONS  FOR  APPOINTMENTS  (Continued)— 

must  be  examined  by  Board  of  Civil  Service  Examiners, 
130. 

no  Surgeon  to‘  examine  any  applicant  who  has  been  under 
his  medical  charge,  105. 

APPOINTMENTS— 

of  Commissioners  of  Police,  1. 

of  Officers  and  Members  of  the  Force,  1,  129. 

Chief  Clerk  to  report  to  Chief  of  Police,  14. 
qualifications  necessary  for,  130. 
re-examinations  by  Surgeons  to  be  made,  131. 

Members  of  Force  not  to  sign  petitions  for,  331. 
name  of,  to  appear  on  eligible  list  of  Civil  Service  Board 
of  Examiners,  130. 
of  Special  Patrolmen,  272. 

Surgeons  not  to  pass  applicants  in  certain  cases,  105. 
AREAS,  Etc.— 

to  be  examined  by  Patrolmen,  etc.,  314. 

ARRESTS— 

duties  connected  with,  117,  284. 

homicides,  burglaries,  etc.,  undiscovered,  142. 

by  Detective  Squad,  197. 

information  that  will  allow  persons  to  escape*  from,  not 
to  be  communicated,  338. 

as  to,  by  members  in  Precincts  other  than  one  in  which 
he  is  assigned  to  duty,  292. 
warrants  of,  rules  relating  to,  286,  289,  296,  331. 
of  persons  in  charge  of  U.  S.  Mail,  297. 
to  be  made  for  violations  of  certain  laws,  288. 
general  principles  of  law  relating  to,  285  to  298. 
powers  of  members  in  the  State,  284  to  298. 
when  made  without  a warrant,  284,  285. 
duties  of  members  thereat,  284. 

to  convey  arrested  persons  before  a Magistrate,  285,  292. 
as  to,  for  felony,  284. 

when  resistance  is  made,  to  require  persons  present  to 
assist,  284. 

when  doors  may  be  forced  open  to  make,  284. 
members  of  Force  not  to  make,  in  their  own  quarrels  or 
those  of  their  families,  331. 
nor  in  civil  cases,  289. 
by  Special  Patrolmen,  rule  relating  to,  273. 
of  persons  under  16  years  old,  rule  relating  to,  280,  284. 
by  warrants,  rules  relating  to,  286,  289. 


INDEX. 


138 

ARRESTS  ( Continued )— 

Policeman’s  record  and  history  of,  151. 
of  persons  wanted  in  other  States,  200. 

ASSIGNATION  HOUSES— 

record  of,  to  be  kept,  27. 

Captains  to  report  location  of,  302. 

ASSIGNMENTS— 

made  by  Chief  of  Police,  21,  125. 

Chief  of  Police  to  report  to  Board  of  Police,  21,  28. 
to  Detective  Force,  how  made,  195. 

(See  also  Detailment.) 

ATTENDANCE— 

punctual,  required,  339. 

BAIL — 

Magistrates  authorized  to  take  in  certain  cases,  286. 
Captains  and  Sergeants  to  take  in  certain  cases,  285. 
BALLOT-BOXES— 

To  be  protected,  333. 

BATON— 

rules  relative  to,  152,  164,  331. 
to  be  numbered,  178. 

to  be  used  only  in  urgent  cases,  152,  339. 
billy  and  baton,  size  of,  164. 

BED-HOUSES— 

to  be  reported  by  Captains,  302. 

BED-MAKERS— 

employment  or  discharge  of,  to  be  approved  by  Board  of 
Police,  373. 

widows  of  deceased  members  to  have  preference,  373. 
BEDS  AND  BEDDING— 

rules  relating  to,  52,  336. 

BEGGARS  (Street)— 

rules  relating  to,  284,  290. 

BICYCLES  AND  BICYCLE  SQUAD— 
rule  relating  to,  372. 

BELTS— 

rules  relative  to,  152,  154,  163,  331. 

BLOTTER— 

certain  charges  to  be  entered  in,  at  Station-house,  68,  135, 
136,  137. 

Captain  to  enter  tour  of  Roundsmen  in,  77. 
time  when  Captain  or  Sergeant  retires  or  leaves  Station- 
house  to  be  entered  in,  59. 
what  entries  to  be  made  in,  117,  125,  136,  137,  278. 


INDEX. 


139 


BLOTTER  (Continued)— 

to  be  kept  in  Detective  office,  198. 

record  of  persons  arrested,  to  be  entered  in,  117,  292. 

property  taken  as  procedure  of  crime  to  be  entered  in,  244. 

arrests  by  Special  Patrolmen,  to  be  entered  in,  273. 

reports  of  Patrolmen  to  be  entered  in,  318. 

reports  of  incumbered  fire  escapes  to  be  entered  in,  366. 

service  of  subpoenas  to  be  entered  in,  48. 

Names  of  sick  members  of  the  Force  to  be  entered  in,  100. 
larcenies,  burglaries,  property  lost  or  recovered,  violations 
of  rules,  etc.,  to  be  entered  in,  117. 

BOARD  OF  HEALTH— 

Surgeons  to  advise,  of  serious  diseases,  104. 
general  rules  Sanitary  Company,  210  to  228. 

Chief  of  Police  to  enforce  ordinances  of,  23. 

BOARD  OF  POLICE— 

how  composed  and  appointed,  1. 
governs  and  controls  Police  Department,  2. 
territorial  jurisdiction  and  authority  of,  3. 
establishes  subdivisions  of  territory,  35. 
divides  Force  into  companies,  346. 
meetings  of,  4. 

makes  rules,  orders,  and  regulations,  as  to  Police  Force,  5. 
judgments  of,  authenticated  by  Chief  Clerk,  133. 
power  of,  to  issue  subpoenas  and  compel  attendance  of 
witnesses,  134. 

may  cause  examination  of  sick  members  of  the  Force,  100. 

charges  against  members,  proceedings,  5,  134,  135. 

judgments  of,  how  treated,  138. 

penalties  inflicted  by,  139. 

to  issue  orders  to  Chief  of  Police,  22. 

Chief  of  Police  to  enforce  rules  and  regulations,  etc.,  21. 
and  abate  gaming-houses,  etc.,  21,  250. 
resolutions  of,  to  be  reported  by  Chief  Clerk  to  Chief  of 
Police,  14. 

counsel  allowed  in  suits  against  members,  16. 
books  of  record  kept  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  15. 
trials  by,  on  charges,  140. 

examinations  not  made  except  by  order  of,  93. 
annual  report  to,  by  Board  of  Surgeons,  95. 

Surgeons  to  report  to  as  to  Station-houses,  95. 
bills  and  demands  against,  mode  of  payment,  111. 

Police  service  for  Board  of  Health,  how  secured,  211. 
to  approve  forms  and  blanks  of  Steam-boiler  Squad,  228. 


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INDEX. 


BOARD  OF  POLICE  ( Continued )— 

report  to  be  made  to,  as  to  location  and  inspection  of 
steam-boilers,  216,  220,  221. 

report  to  be  made  to,  as  to  violation  of  rules  relating  to 
steam-boilers,  226. 

records  of  Steam-boiler  Squad  to  be  kept,  227. 
absence  from  City  of  Detectives,  to  be  reported  to,  195. 
to  employ  competent  person  to  take  charge  of  Police  Boat, 
258. 

shall  provide  a House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  231. 
appoint  a Purveyor,  232. 
appoint  Property  Clerk,  237. 

Property  Clerk  to  report  to,  245. 
telegraph  lines,  subject  to  order  of,  251. 
rules  relative  to  children  rescued  by  New  York  Society 
for  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Children,  279. 
while  trials  are  pending  before,  penalty  for  causing  any 
person  to  interfere,  143. 

may  allow  reward  or  gift  to  members  of  Force,  112,  113, 
114. 

bond  to  be  given  to,  by  Chief  of  Police,  Deputy  Chief,  In- 
spectors, Captains  and  Property  Clerk,  116. 
returns  of  fees  for  masked  balls,  to  be  made  to,  281. 

Chief  of  Police  subject  to  orders,  rules,  etc.,  of,  21. 
Captains  to  read  and  explain  decisions  of,  47. 
to  authorize  Property  Clerk  to  deliver  property,  240. 
to  approve  hours  and  place  for  drill,  353. 
to  appoint  Surgeons,  85. 

to  be  admitted  to  examination  of  applicants,  91. 

Board  of  Surgeons  to  meet  when  required  by,  94. 
to  allow  full  pay  in  certain  cases  of  sickness,  118,  122. 
telegraph  journals  to  be  subject  to  inspection  of,  252. 
to  establish  Bureau  of  Elections,  201,  202. 
location  of  steam-boilers  to  be  reported  to,  216. 
regarding  supplies  furnished  to  House  of  Detention,  236. 
sick  and  disabled  horses  to  be  reported  to,  267,- 
Special  Patrolmen  appointed  by,  272. 
not  liable  for  salary,  etc.,  of  Special  Patrolmen,  272. 
Discharge  of  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  reported  to,  274. 
officer  in  command  of  School  of  Instruction  to  report  to, 
270. 

violations  of  rules  to  be  reported  to,  146. 
permission  to  resign  to  be  granted  by,  322. 
rule  relating  to  suspensions,  350. 


INDEX. 


141 


BOARD  OF  POLICE  ( Continued )- 

communications  requiring  action  of,  to  be  reported  to 
Chief  of  Police,  352. 

persons  subpoenaed  before,  must  not  be  intimidated,  370. 
report  to  be  made  to,  of  dangerous  or  inflammable  prop- 
erty, 242,  308. 

detailments,  transfers,  leaves  of  absence  to  be  reported  to, 
21,  28. 

loss  of  books  from  Precinct  libraries  to  be  reported  to,  46. 
Surgeons  to  report  deaths  of  members  of  the  Force  to,  97. 
leaves  of  absence  granted  by,  120,  121. 
discharge  or  employment  of  bed-makers  to  be  approved  by, 
373. 

BOARD  OF  SURGEONS- 

general  rules  relating  to  Surgeons,  Committees  and  Board 
Surgeons,  85  to  106. 

BOATS  AND  VESSELS— 

members  of  Force  to  make  themselves  acquainted  with 
character  and  business  of,  etc.,  314. 

BOOKS  (Of  Record,  etc.)— 

to  be  kept  by  Chief  of  Police,  27. 

of  suspicious  persons  and  places,  27. 

of  robberies,  expenses,  bed-houses,  etc.,  27. 

by  Chief  Clerk,  15. 

of  judgments,  15,  138. 

of  Inspectors,  38. 

at  Station-houses,  36,  51,  115. 

of  complaints,  etc.,  of  Detective  Bureau,  196. 

by  Detective  Bureau,  196,  197. 

in  Property  Clerk’s  office,  238. 

in  telegraph  office,  252. 

of  lost  children  at  Station-house,  276. 

in  charge  of  and  accessible  to,  15. 

of  General  Orders,  by  Chief  of  Police,  24. 

of  violation  Corporation  ordinances,  by  Captain,  301. 

of  Special  Patrolmen,  272,  274. 

of  houses  of  prostitution,  gambling  houses,  etc.,  27. 
Policeman’s  record  and  history  of  arrests,  151,  295. 
of  supplies  furnished  for  horses  and  stables,  268. 

BREACH  OF  DISCIPLINE- 
ground  for  complaint,  139. 

BREACH  OF  THE  PEACE— 
as  to  arrests  for,  284. 


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INDEX. 


BUILDINGS— 

doors,  low  windows,  areas,  etc.,  to  be  examined  and  se- 
cured, 314. 

leakages  of  pipes,  occupants  of  buildings  to  be  notified,  328. 
BUREAU  OP  ELECTIONS— 

general  laws  relating  to,  201,  202,  203. 
how  conducted,  202. 

Chief  of,  appointed  and  removable  by  Board  of  Police,  202. 
information  furnished  by  Captains  to  Chief  of,  203. 

Chief  of,  to  be  accorded  use  of  Police  telegraph  and  Tele- 
phone system,  203. 

BURGLARS— 

suspected,  to  be  reported,  305. 

carrying  housebreaking  implements  in  bags,  satchels,  etc., 
rule  as  to,  314. 

(See  also  Arrests.) 

BURGLARY— 

ground  for  charges  against  members  for  not  discovering, 
while  on  post  duty,  etc.,  142. 

BUTTONS— 

how  and  where  obtained,  17,  151,  154. 
to  be  clean  and  bright,  180. 

CANDIDATES  (For  Appointment,  etc.)— 
rules  relative  to,  130,  132. 

CAPTAINS— 

to  establish  patrol  posts,  6. 
with  approval  of  Chief  of  Police,  6. 
subject  to  alteration,  6. 

to  indorse  applications  for  assignments,  detailments,  etc., 
127. 

not  required  to  make  oath  to  charges,  134. 
power  to  administer  certain  oaths,  134,  278. 
charges  of  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen,  how  treated,  135. 
when  complaints  against  members  of  Force  are  made,  to 
make  specifications,  136. 

to  request  persons  making  complaints  to  appear  and  make 
oath  to,  137. 

to  communicate  orders  of  Chief  of  Police  to  Force,  22. 
to  keep  record  and  have  supervision  and  inspection  of 
pawnbroker  shops,  etc.,  25,  55. 
to  prefer  charges  against  members  carelessly  losing  their 
shields,  etc.,  162. 
rule  as  to  full  dress  of,  168,  170. 
summer  uniform,  174. 


INDEX. 


143 


CAPTAINS  {Continued)— 

overcoat  of,  176. 

of  wearing  uniforms  and  exemptions,  177. 
authorized  to  grant  permission  to  members  of  Force  to 
wear  civilian’s  dress,  177. 
rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 
to  read  reports  of  dismissal  of  Force,  138. 
to  report  sick  members  of  Force  to  Surgeons,  100. 
Inspectors  to  receive  reports  of,  36. 
to  preserve  peace  and  order  in  Precincts,  54. 
to  report  violations  of  rules,  146,  325. 
to  assign  tours  of  duty  to  Roundsmen,  77. 
and  enter  on  Blotter,  77. 

to  report  derelictions  of  duty  to  Inspector,  45,  304. 
and  notify  Chief  Clerk,  304. 
to  report  special  and  meritorious  services,  304. 
to  certify  pay-rolls,  etc..  111. 

make  requisitions  for  supplies  for  Station-houses,  115. 
have  charge  of  Station-houses  and  Precincts,  52. 
responsible  for  their  good  order,  etc.,  52. 
require  members  to  be  properly  dressed  and  cleanly,  56. 
have  command  of  Sergeants,  Roundsmen,  Patrolmen, 
Doormen  and  Matrons,  57. 

* rule  establishing  Platoons  and  Sections,  58. 

. call  roll  and  designate  posts,  59. 
in  command  at  Station-house,  69. 
enter  in  Blotter  when  retiring  to  rest,  59. 
when  in  command,  to  call  the  roll,  69. 
time  of  roll-call,  69. 

Precinct  divided  by,  58. 

to  direct  route  of  members,  and  designate  relieving  points, 
60. 

responsible  for  prisoners,  61. 
proceedings  with,  193. 
keep  Blotter,  and  what  to  contain,  117. 
to  examine  reports  of  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen,  45. 
to  report  violations  City  ordinances,  301. 
duties  in  case  of  fire,  310. 
in  case  of  riots,  etc.,  311. 
in  regard  to  libraries,  46. 
read  and  explain  general  orders,  etc.,  47. 
cause  letters,  messages,  subpoenas,  etc.,  to  be  promptly 
delivered,  48. 

report  to  Chief  of  Police  infectious  diseases,  etc.,  60, 


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INDEX. 


CAPTAINS  ( Continued )— 

change  of  residence  reported,  51. 
report  marriage  of  members,  51. 

to  assign  Sergeants,  in  rotation,  to  inspect  beds,  habits, 
etc.,  52. 

report  absence  five  days  without  leave,  141. 
make  charges  against  Patrolmen  for  undiscovered  homi- 
cides, burglaries,  etc.,  142. 

make  daily  report  of  lost,  stolen  or  abandoned  property, 
248. 

duty  of,  concerning  stoves  and  pipes,  53. 
to  report  bed-houses,  houses  of  prostitution,  assignation 
houses,  and  suspicious  places  and  owners  of,  302. 
in  case  of  transfer,  to  report  time  served  and  lost,  grade, 
etc.,  125,  249. 

inquiry  into  character  of  applicants,  his  duty  thereto,  132. 
vacancy  in  office  of,  Sergeant  to  perform  duty  of,  65. 
to  make  weekly  reports  on  street-lamps,  327. 
directed  to  certain  duty,  29. 

Chief  of  Police  to  grant  leave  of  absence  to,  45. 
to  give  prisoners  transcript  from  Blotter  of  articles  taken 
from  them,  192. 

to  make  record  of  and  report  felonies,  303. 
duplicates  of  qharges  to  be  forwarded  to  Chief  of  Police 
and  Chief  Clerk  by,  137. 
to  report  detailed  Patrolmen,  319. 

to  require  Patrolmen  to  report  all  accidents,  also  descrip- 
tion of  parties  injured  and  names  of  witnesses,  326. 
of  Thirty-sixth  Precinct  to  employ  engineers,  etc.,  259. 
absence  of  Sailing  Master  to  be  reported  to,  260. 
of  Thirty-sixth  Precinct  to  manage  messes,  262. 
to  report  sick  or  disabled  horses,  267. 
to  instruct  members  of  their  command  in  relation  to  their 
powers  in  regard  to  parades,  282. 
to  enforce  laws  relating  to  lottery,  pool  and  policy  shops, 
gambling,  etc.,  49,  63. 

to  keep  record  of  residences  of  officers  in  his  Precinct,  51. 
lost  children,  relative  to,  275  to  278. 

of  Thirty-sixth  Precinct  to  have  command  of  Boat  Crew, 
261. 

to  order  fuel,  etc.,  for  Boat,  262. 
march  men  in  military  order,  331. 

applications  for  leave  of  absence  to  be  made  through,  120. 
may  make  detailments  to  special  duty,  etc.,  126. 


INDEX. 


145 


CAPTAINS  ( Continued )— 

report  death  of  members,  347. 

to  report  meritorious  acts  and  deeds  of  members  of  his 
Force,  313. 

Report  of  furniture  to  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper,  249. 
residence  of  members  of  Force  to  be  reported  to,  331. 
salute  to,  341. 

to  give  indemnity  bond,  rule  relating  to,  116. 
to  give  personal  attention  to  use  of  gas  and  fuel  at  Sta- 
tion-houses, 62. 

deliver  to  Chief  of  Police  all  letters  relating  to  Police 
business,  352. 

to  cause  members  charged  with  intoxication  to  be  exam- 
ined by  Surgeon,  368. 
to  grant  a night  off  duty,  123. 
in  charge  of  Detective  Bureau,  195,  196,  198. 
information  to  be  furnished  to  Chief  of  Bureau  of  Elec- 
tions, by,  203. 

rule  as  to  taking  of  bail,  285. 

CARDS— 

playing  of,  prohibited,  351. 

CARS- 

members  not  to  occupy  seats  on  surface  or  elevated,  371. 
CARTS,  OMNIBUSES,  Etc.— 

suspicious  vehicles  to  be  reported,  314. 
carts  for  Police  service,  how  paid,  224. 

CENTRAL  DEPARTMENT— 
books  to  be  kept  at,  15. 
committee  of  Surgeons  to  attend  at,  90,  93. 
examinations  by  Surgeons  not  to  be  made  elsewhere,  93. 
Surgeons  to  answer  calls  at,  98. 
retreat  for  lost  children  at,  275. 

children  rescued  from  inhuman  parents  may  be  kept  at, 
279. 

lost  children  in  charge  of  Matron  at,  275,  279. 
rule  relating  to  foundlings,  278. 
rule  relating  to  use  of  tobacco  at,  335. 
rule  relating  to  Janitor  at,  191. 

School  of  Instruction  at,  269. 
office  of  Police  Telegraph  at,  251. 
fire-arms  not  to  be  discharged  at,  158. 
messages  to  and  from  to  be  entered  on  telegraph  Blotter 
252. 

information  regarding  strikes,  riots,  burglaries,  robberies, 
etc.,  to  be  sent  forthwith  to,  253,  309. 


146 


INDEX. 


CERTIFICATES— 

of  judgments,  how  verified,  133. 

Surgeon’s  certificates,  as  to  sick  time,  to  be  kept  in  office 
of  Chief  Clerk,  102. 

of  engineers,  when  and  how  issued,  213. 
form  of  certificate,  228. 

to  be  approved  by  officer  in  command,  213. 
penalties  in  certain  cases,  213. 
rules  relating  to  renewals,  213,  214. 
to  engineers,  when  and  how  granted,  218. 
steam-boilers,  not  to  be  used,  without,  225. 
to  be  given  in  case  of  steam-gauges,  223. 
for  carts,,  etc.,  where  obtained  and  paid,  224. 
to  be  attested  by,  96. 
of  steam-gauges,  how  signed,  223. 

each  Surgeon  of  Committee  to  make  personal  examination 
of  candidates  before  signing,  92. 
of  Special  Patrolmen,  rule  relating  to,  274. 
transportation,  rule  relating  to,  156. 

transportation,  to  be  returned  upon  death  of  members,  347. 
CHARGES- 

must  be  made  in  writing  and  on  oath,  134. 
except  in  certain  cases,  134. 
must  be  filed  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  136. 
may  be  made  by  Commissioners,  Chief  of  Police,  Inspec- 
tors, Captains,  Surgeons,  or  Chief  Clerk,  not  on  oath, 
134. 

by  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen,  135. 
to  whom  to  be  delivered,  135. 

Captains  to  transmit  transcript  to  Chief  of  Police,  135,  136. 
specification,  notice,  trial,  service,  etc.,  136. 

Chief  Clerk  to  frame,  on  complaint  against  members,  137. 
for  contracting  debts  under  false  and  fraudulent  pre- 
tences, 139,  145. 

names  of  members  dismissed  to  be  read  at  Station-house, 

138. 

for  non-payment  for  Police  uniforms  and  making  thereof, 

139. 

trivial,  135. 

trials  on,  mode  and  manner,  140. 

Chief  of  Police  to  charge  delinquent  Surgeons,  93. 
to  be  transmitted  to  Chief  of  Police  by  Inspector,  37. 
for  violations,  rules  and  regulations,  146. 
by  Chief  of  Police  for  absence  without  leave,  141. 
for  homicides,  burglaries,  etc.,  not  discovered,  142. 


INDEX. 


147 


CHARGES  ( Continued )— 

must  be  made  against  members  of  the  Force  borrowing 
money  of  each  other,  360. 

involving  obscene  acts,  etc.,  may  be  tried  privately,  144. 
members  under  care  of  Surgeons  leaving  their  residences 
without  permission  of  same  subject  to,  100. 
to  be  made  for  simulating  sickness,  103. 
untruthfulness  a cause  for,  337. 
for  violations  of  Surgeon’s  orders,  106. 
for  losing  shield,  162. 

CHARITABLE  LODGING  INSTITUTION- 

applicants  for  lodging  may  be  sent  to,  194. 

CHEVRON— 

how  and  by  whom  worn,  170. 

CHIEF  CLERK— 

to  authenticate  judgments,  133. 

may  prefer  charges  against  members  of  the  Force,  134. 
authorized  to  administer  oaths,  134. 
charges  to  be  filed  with,  136,  137,  304. 

to  cause  charges  and  specifications  to  be  framed  upon 
complaints  against  members,  137. 

Chief  of  Police  to  deliver  copies  of  all  general  orders  to, 
24. 

office  hours  of,  11. 

Clerks  to  leave  on  permission  only,  11. 

Deputy  Clerks  under  charge  of,  12. 
duties  of  First  Deputy  Clerk,  12. 
duties  of  Second  Deputy  Clerk,  12. 
may  grant  leaves  of  absence  to  Clerks,  12. 
to  have  charge  and  issue  shields,  Manuals,  fire-keys  and 
transportation  certificates  and  keep  record  thereof,  13, 
156. 

to  report  to  Chief  of  Police  resolutions,  appointments,  dis- 
missals, etc.,  14. 

may  refer  to  Counsel  to  Corporation,  suits  against  mem- 
bers of  the  Force,  16. 
to  keep  books  of  record,  etc.,  15. 

to  furnish  list  of  persons  appointed  to  keeper  Cloth-room, 
etc.,  17. 

to  record  and  report  violations  of  ordinance  to  Corpora- 
tion Attorney,  18. 

Captains  to  make  daily  reports  of  ordinance  violations,  to, 
301. 

to  take  affidavits  of  complaints  against  members  of  the 
Force,  145. 


148 


INDEX. 


CHIEF  CLERK  (Continued)— 

Surgeons  to  report  sick  time  of  members  of  Force,  102. 
Captains  to  notify  of  dereliction  of  duty  of  members  of 
Force,  304. 

duty  of,  as  to  pay-rolls.  111. 

supplies  for  Station-houses,  requisitions  for,  to  be  made 
to,  115. 

error  in  morning  returns  to,  to  be  corrected,  45. 
duty  in  regard  to  library  books  lost,  46. 

Captains  to  notify  of  change  of  residence  of  members  of 
Force,  51. 

also  of  marriage  of  any  member,  51. 

stoves  and  pipes  at  Station-houses,  not  to  be  removed 
without  order  of,  53. 

report  to  be  made  to,  from  House  for  Detention  of  Wit- 
nesses, 233. 

report  to  be  made  to,  of  lost  children,  276. 
to  be  notified  of  death  of  any  member  of  Force,  347. 
to  mention  meritorious  acts  in  preparing  record  of  Force, 
313. 

also  complaint  against,  313. 
information  to  be  given  by  order  of,  15. 

Captains  to  make  felony  reports  to,  303. 

to  be  admitted  to  examination  of  applicants,  91. 

Surgeons  to  report  visits  to  Station-houses,  99. 
sample  of  shield  of  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  kept  in  office 
of,  272. 

to  furnish  shields  for  Special  Patrolmen,  272. 
shields,  Manuals,  etc.,  of  deceased  members  to  be  returned 
to,  347. 

CHIEF  OF  POLICE — 

shall  assign  one  Inspector  to  attend,  in  rotation,  night  and 
Sunday  duty  at  Central  Department,  29. 
to  make  assignments,  transfers  and  detailments,  28,  125, 
128,  195. 

to  issue  all  orders  of  Board  of  Police,  22. 
chief  executive  officer,  21. 
to  repair  to  riots,  serious  fires,  etc.,  26. 
to  enforce  laws  and  ordinances  of  the  State  and  City, 
21,  23. 

and  regulations  of  Board,  21,  23. 

and  abate  gaming-houses  and  other  improper  places,  23. 
and  places  kept  for  sale  of  lottery  tickets  and  policies,  23. 
promulgate  orders,  24. 
supervision  of  pawnbrokers,  etc.,  25. 


INDEX. 


149 


HIEF  OF  POLICE  (Continued)— 

disposition  of  gaming  implements  coming  into  possession 
of  Police,  250. 

to  keep  books  of  record  in  his  office,  27. 
authorized  to  detail  any  member  of  Force  for  Police 
duty,  28. 

full  dress,  rules,  166,  170. 
rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 
rules  relating  to  dismissals,  139. 

to  prefer  charges  against  members  charged  with  fraudu- 
lently contracting  debts,  145. 

Inspectors  to  transmit  charges  to,  against  members  of 
Force,  37. 

houses  of  ill-fame  and  suspicious  places  to  be  reported  to, 
302. 

to  designate  route  of  processions  and  parades,  282. 
may  direct  Captain  to  night  or  Sunday  duty,  29. 
to  enforce  ordinances  of  the  Board  of  Health,  23. 
complaints  of  laxity  or  misconduct  of  members  to,  39. 
to  grant  leave  of  absence  to  Captains,  45. 
diseases  to  be  reported  to,  50,  122. 
to  make  details,  125,  128. 
may  make  charges  without  oath,  134. 

all  charges  against  members  of  Force  to  be  transmitted 
to,  135,  136,  137. 

may  permit  furniture  at  Station-houses,  190. 

Captains  to  report  sick  and  disabled  horses  to,  267. 

Special  Patrolmen  to  be  referred  to,  272. 
employers  of  Special  Patrolmen  to  report  to,  274. 

Special  Patrolmen  to  report,  274. 

Special  Patrolmen  to  present  certificate  of  payment  of 
salary  to,  274. 

Shield  of  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  returned  to,  274. 
to  report  to  Board  of  Police  discharge  or  removal  of 
Special  Patrolmen,  274. 

to  grant  to  members  of  Force  permission  to  withdraw  com- 
plaints, 358. 

Special  reports  to  be  made  to,  of  licensed  liquor  places 
open  in  violation  of  law,  307. 
to  report  accidents  to  Corporation  Counsel,  326. 
reports  of  special  or  meritorious  services  of  any  member 
of  Force  to  be  transmitted  to,  304. 
to  approve  rules  and  regulations  established  by  Captains, 
54,  57. 

make  charges  for  absence  without  leave  five  days;  141. 


150 


INDEX. 


CHIEF  OF  POLICE  ( Continue d)— 

may,  by  order,  allow  persons  to  visit  prisoners  In  cells 
at  Station-house,  189. 

Captains  to  report  to,  as  to  street  lamps,  327. 
also  as  to  leakages  in  water  pipes,  328. 
permission  of,  must  be  had  by  member  of  Force,  before 
being  permitted  to  apply  for  warrant  of  arrest  for  as- 
sault upon  himself,  331. 

applications  for  leave  of  absence,  transfer,  detailment, 
etc.,  must  be  made  to,  120,  127. 
to  be  notified  of  death  of  member  of  the  Force,  347. 
may  suspend  members  of  Force  from  duty  without  pay, 
350. 

salute  to,  341. 

to  give  indemnity  bond,  form  of,  116. 
all  letters  on  Police  business  to  be  sent  to,  352. 
to  fix  hours  and  places  for  drill,  353. 
violations  of  rules  to  be  reported  to,  146. 
officer  in  command  of  Detective  Bureau  to  report  to,  198. 
officer  in  command  of  School  of  Instruction  to  report  to, 
270. 

rule  relative  to  masked  balls,  281. 
gambling-houses,  etc.,  to  be  reported  to,  305. 
fo  report  to  Board  of  Police  suspensions  of  members,  350. 
to  report  his  absence  from  City  to  Board  of  Police,  28. 
absence  or  disability  of,  30. 

May  grant  leaves  of  absence  for  five  days,  120. 
may  administer  oaths,  134. 

important  messages  to  be  telegraphed  forthwith  to,  253. 
Superintendent  of  Telegraph  to  make  report  to,  255. 
to  select  officer  to  take  charge  of  School  of  Instruction, 
269. 

finding  of  unknown  dead  bodies  to  be  reported  to,  359. 
to  keep  record  of  bicycles,  repairs  thereto,  etc.,  372. 
CHILDREN — 

retreat  for  lost  children,  275. 

relative  to,  rescued  by  Society  for  Prevention  of  Cruelty 
to,  279. 

CITIZENS— 

treatment  of,  by  members  of  Force,  331. 
may  be  required  to  aid  in  cases  of  resistance,  etc.,  284. 
CITY  OF  NEW  YORK— 

all  persons  connected  with  Police  Department  must  reside 
in,  321. 

failure  to,  cause  for  dismissal,  321. 


INDEX. 


151 


CIVIL  CASES  (Processes,  etc.)— 

members,  not  to  interfere  in,  except,  289. 
members  cannot  execute  civil  processes,  289. 
members  are  not  liable  to  arrest  in,  324. 

CIVILITY— 

to  be  shown  to  all  persons  by  members  of  the  Force,  339. 
and  to  each  other,  331. 

CLAIMANTS— 

as  to,  for  stolen,  lost  or  abandoned  property,  239,  240. 
CLAIM  BILLS — 
how  paid,  111. 

CLERKS,  EMPLOYEES— 

office  hours  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  11. 
to  leave  on  permission  only,  11,  12. 

to  give  full  names  in  all  reports  and  communications,  354. 
CLOTH— 

issued  by  Chief  Clerk,  17. 

where  and  how  obtained,  17,  151,  153,  154. 

to  be  stamped,  153. 

CLOTHING— 

worn  during  the  day,  to  be  divested  of,  on  retiring  to 
sleep,  336. 

CLUBS- 

rules  relative  to,  152,  154,  163,  331. 
to  be  carried  in  sockets,  152. 

not  to  be  used  on  a citizen  except  in  self-defense,  142. 
COCK  PITS— 

laws  against,  to  be  enforced,  290. 

CODE  OF  CRIMINAL  PROCEDURE— 

rules  relating  to  execution  of  warrants,  286. 
COMMANDING  OFFICERS— 

to  authorize  members  of  Force  to  execute  warrants,  296. 
to  enforce  rule  relating  to  political  clubs  and  contribu- 
tions, 332. 

COMMISSIONERS  OF  CHARITIES— 
lost  children  sent  to,  278. 
foundlings  to  be  sent  to,  278. 

COMMISSIONERS  OF  POLICE- 
number  of,  1. 
how  appointed,  1. 

make  charges  against  members  of  Force,  134. 

Chief  of  Police  to  promulgate  orders  of,  and  furnish 
copies,  24. 

may  grant  leave  of  absence  to  Clerks,  11. 
to  hold  trials,  134,  140. 


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COMMISSIONERS  OF  POLICE  {Continued)— 

may  allow  visits  to  prisoners  in  cells,  189. 
penalty  for  causing  any  person  to  interfere  while  trials 
are  being  held  before,  143. 
may  try  certain  charges  in  private,  144. 
salute  to,  341. 
may  administer  oaths,  134. 

(See  also  Board  of  Police.) 

COMMITTEE  OF  SURGEONS— 

detailed  rules  relating  to,  89  to  94. 

Surgeon  first  named  to  be  Chairman  of,  90. 

COMMITTEE  ON  REPAIRS  AND  SUPPLIES— 
to  approve  requisitions  for  supplies,  115. 

COMMITTEE  ON  RULES  AND  DISCIPLINE- 
copy  charges  to  be  furnished  to,  135,  140. 
COMMUNICATIONS— 

all  relating  to  Police  business  to  be  sent  to  Chief  of  Po- 
lice, 352. 

full  name  to  be  given  in  all  Police  Reports,  354. 
COMPANIES— 

Police  Force  to  be  divided  into,  346. 

COMPENSATION  (Other  than  Salaries)— 

Surgeons  not  to  receive,  86,  93. 
to  members  when  allowed,  114. 

COMPLAINTS— 

of  citizens  inquired  into  by  District  Inspector,  39. 
of  laxity  or  misconduct  of  members,  39. 
against  members,  decisions,  etc.,  to  be  read,  47. 
calling  for  services  of  Detective  Force,  where  kept,  196. 
members  must  not  withdraw,  358. 

Chief  Clerk  to  notice  disposition  of,  in  making  up  reports, 
313. 

trivial,  135. 

against  members  made  at  Station  House  to  be  entered  on 
Blotter,  136,  137. 

(See  also  Charges.) 

CONCEALED  WEAPONS— 

Separate  complaint  to  be  made  for  carrying,  298; 
CONSTABLES— 

members  of  Force  possess  statutory  powers  of,  289. 
CONTRIBUTIONS— 

political,  not  to  be  solicited  or  made,  332. 
CONVERSATION— 

rule  relating  to,  205. 

at  house  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  235. 


INDEX. 


153 


CORONERS’  OFFICE— 

notice  of  dead  bodies  to  be  given  thereat,  359. 
CORPORATION  ATTORNEY— 

violation  City  ordinances  to  be  reported  to,  18. 
accidents  to  be  reported  to,  326. 

CORRESPONDENCE— 

with  persons  confined  in  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses, 
rule  relating  to,  234,  235. 

COUNSEL  TO  THE  CORPORATION— 

suits  against  members  of  the  Force  referred  to,  16. 

COURT  GENERAL  SESSIONS— 

members  of  Force  arrested  for  misdemeanor  must  elect  to 
be  tried  by,  357. 

COURT  RETURNS— 

officers  to  examine,  45. 

to  be  delivered  to  Court  Clerk,  204. 

COURT  SQUADS- 

officers  in  command  of,  to  deliver  returns,  204. 
duties  of,  207,  208,  209. 

conversation  between  prisoners  not  allowed,  205. 

under  command  of,  207. 

members  of,  must  not  be  absent,  209. 

COURTS— 

disposition  of  cases  by,  to  be  returned,  45. 
persons  to  be  taken  to,  as  witnesses,  316. 
property,  stolen  or  lost,  desired  as  evidence,  to  be  deliv- 
ered to,  193,  243. 

prisoners  to  be  taken  to,  when  in  session,  292. 
rule  relating  to  arrest  by  Special  Patrolmen,  273. 
warrants  issued  by,  how  executed,  286. 
hours  of  City  Magistrates,  206. 

CRIME— 

prevention  of,  most  important  object,  314,  315. 
persons  charging  another  with  commission  of,  if  unknown, 
must  accompany  accused  as  witness,  316. 
property,  as  proceeds  of,  what  to  be  done  with,  237,  240, 
241. 

duty  of  Force  as  to  prevention  of,  285,  290,  314. 
duty  of  Force  when  arrests  are  made  for,  286. 

CRIMINAL  PROCESSES— 

to  be  served  by  members  of  the  Court  Squad,  207,  208. 
to  be  delivered  to  Sergeant  in  command,  207,  208. 
CRUELTY  TO  ANIMALS— 
duty  in  regard  to,  363. 
to  aid  Society  for  Prevention  of,  363. 
to  arrest  persons  abandoning  any  animal,  363. 


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INDEX. 


CRUELTY  TO  CHILDREN — 

rule  relative  to  sending  children  to  care  of  Society  for 
Prevention  of,  279. 

DANGEROUS  PROPERTY— 

if  found,  Fire  Commissioners  to  be  notified  of,  242,  308. 
DEAD  ANIMALS— 

to  be  reported,  306. 

DEAD  BODIES  (Of  Unknown  Persons)— 
rule  relative  to,  359. 

DEATH— 

of  members  of  Force  to  be  reported  to  Chief  of  Police* 
Chief  Clerk,  and  Police  Board,  97,  347. 

DEBT— 

penalty  for  refusing  to  pay  for  uniforms,  139. 
penalty  for  failure  to  pay  a debt,  for  which  judgment  has 
been  filed,  145. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  CLOTHING  AND  EQUIPMENT— 
keeper  to  be  furnished  with  names  of  appointees,  17. 
to  supply  on  written  order  of  Chief  Clerk,  151. 
cloth,  hats,  buttons,  wreaths,  etc.,  151,  153. 
to  report  monthly,  to  Board,  151. 
clothing  to  be  stamped  on  lining,  153. 
cloth  for  uniforms  must  be  obtained  at,  153,  154. 
suits  or  garments  cut  separately,  154. 

wreath  and  numbers  can  be  purchased  at  Department,  155. 
shields,  Manuals,  fire  keys  and  transportation  certificates, 
supplied  by  Department,  156. 
but  remain  property  of  Department,  156. 
on  leaving  must  be  returned,  156. 

Clubs  and  belts  may  be  purchased  at,  163. 

DEPUTY  CHIEF  OF  POLICE— 

rules  relating  to,  30,  116,  166,  170,  176. 

DEPUTY  CLERKS— 
office  hours  of,  11. 
as  to  leave  of  absence  of,  11,  12. 

First  Deputy  to  act  in  absence  of  Chief  Clerk,  12. 

Second  Deputy  to  act  in  absence  of  Chief  and  First 
Deputy  Clerk,  12. 
to  administer  oaths,  134. 

DETAILMENTS — 

to  be  made  by  Chief  of  Police,  125,  195. 

Chief  of  Police  may  make  for  five  days,  28. 

may  also  make,  out  of  city  and  report  to  Board,  28. 

Chief  of  Police  to  report  detailments  to  Board,  28. 


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155 


DETAILMENTS  ( Continued )— 

in  cases  of  emergency.  Captains  may  make,  126. 
rule  regarding,  128. 

applications  for,  to  be  made  to  Chief  of  Police,  127. 
DETECTIVE  BUREAU— 

under  supervision  of  an  Inspector  or  Captain,  195. 
of  whom  to  consist,  195. 
to  be  assigned  to  detective  duty,  195. 
record  of  complaints  to  be  kept,  196. 

Inspector  or  Captain  to  have  charge  of,  196. 
record  of  arrests,  where  and  how  kept,  197. 

Blotter  to  be  kept,  and  what  to  contain,  198. 
daily  morning  returns  to  be  made,  198. 
rule  relating  to  likenesses,  199. 
where  prisoners  are  to  be  taken,  294. 
rule  relating  to  arrests,  197,  292. 

persons  arrested  for  crimes  committed  in  other  States,  to 
be  turned  over  to,  200. 

also  cases  involving  extradition  to  this  State,  200. 
to  be  notified  of  robberies,  burglaries,  murders,  etc.,  253. 
DETECTIVE  FORCE  AND  SERGEANTS— 

under  direct  orders  of  Inspector  or  Captain,  195. 
to  leave  City  when  on,  195. 
number  of,  195. 

absence  from  City  to  be  reported  to  Board,  195. 
DISCIPLINE — 

of  Police  Department,  2. 
penalty  for  breach  of,  139. 

Inspectors  to  report  quarterly,  36. 

Inspectors  responsible  for,  36. 

duties  of  officer  in  command  of  School  of  Instruction,  270. 
DISEASES— 

name  and  character  reported  by  Surgeons,  104. 
caused  by  improper  habits,  conduct,  etc.,  103,  119. 
feigned  diseases,  charges  to  be  made  for,  103,  119. 
malignant,  etc.,  to  be  reported,  50,  104,  122,  314. 
duty  of  Patrolmen  as  to,  314. 

DISMISSALS— 

absence  of  Clerks  without  leave,  11. 

to  be  reported  by  Chief  Clerk  to  Chief  of  Police,  14. 

general  rules  relating  to,  139. 

absence  without  leave,  ground  of,  320,  322. 

failure  to  reside  in  the  City  of  New  York  cause  for,  321. 

for  untruthfulness,  337. 


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INDEX. 


DISMISSALS  ( Continued )- 

for  not  taking  arrested  persons  at  once  before  Magistrate 
or  to  Station-house,  285. 

for  intimidation  of  persons  subpoenaed  before  Board  of  Po- 
lice upon  any  investigation,  370. 

DISORDERLY  HOUSES  AND  PLACES— 

Chief’s  duties,  relating  to,  23,  27. 

Patrolmen’s  duties  relating  to,  290,  314. 
duty  to  restrain  and  repress,  290. 

DISORDERLY  PERSONS— 

laws  against,  to  be  enforced,  290. 

DISTRICT  ATTORNEY— 

on  order  of,  stolen  property  may  be  given  up,  240. 
DIVISIONS  OF  FORCE— 

number  and  constitution  of,  346. 

DOORMEN— 

uniform  prescribed  for,  173. 
wearing  uniform  while  on  duty,  173. 

to  keep  Station-houses  and  prisons  clean  and  in  order,  81. 

to  split  wood,  kindle  fires,  etc.,  82. 

general  duties  of,  81. 

charge  of  prisoners,  82. 

must  report  violations  of  rules,  325. 

tours  of  duty,  81. 

must  visit  prison  and  report  condition,  etc.,  of  prisoners, 
81. 

DOORS  OF  HOUSES— 

Patrolmen  to  examine,  314. 

DRILL— 

rule  relating  to,  353. 

use  of  tobacco,  prohibited  at,  335. 

penalties  for  non-attendance  at,  353. 

DRUGGISTS— 

members  of  Force  prohibited  from  applying  to,  for  medi- 
cines except,  361. 

DUTY— 

Chief  Clerk  to  report  appointments,  etc.,  to  Chief  of  Po- 
lice, 14. 

absence  from,  without  leave,  penalty  for,  139,  320,  322. 
members  at  all  times  on,  323,  329. 
while  on,  members  must  maintain  decorum,  339. 
relief  from,  how  obtained,  323,  329. 

while  on,  members  must  be  clean,  and  uniform  in  con- 
formity to  the  Regulations,  180,  334. 


INDEX. 


157 


DUTY,  SPECIAL— 

Patrolmen  detailed  to,  to  report  to  officer  in  command,  310. 
of  Sanitary  Company,  210. 

ELECTION  DISTRICTS— 

Patrolmen  to  be  detailed  to,  333. 
duties  thereat,  333. 

ELECTIONS— 

order  to  be  preserved  at,  37. 
duties  of  Captains,  333. 
ballot-boxes  to  be  protected,  333. 
duties  of  members  of  Force  at,  333. 
fraudulent  voting  to  be  prevented,  333. 
preservation  of  order  at,  290,  333. 

ELIGIBLE  LIST— 

names  of  candidates  to  appear  on,  130. 

EMIGRANTS  (Strangers,  Travelers,  etc.)— 
members  of  Force  to  advise  and  protect,  290. 
ENGINEERS— 

certificates,  rules  relating  to,  213,  218. 

certificate  denied,  in  certain  cases,  213. 

renewals,  how  granted,  213. 

expiration  of  certificate,  213,  214. 

proceedings  under  examination  of  boilers,  214,  221. 

rule  relating  to  insecure  or  dangerous  boilers,  219. 

proceedings  in  regard  to,  220. 

rules  relating  to  steam-gauges,  222,  223,  224. 

certified,  only  can  use  or  manage  boilers,  225. 

on  Police  Boat,  by  whom  appointed,  259. 

on  duty  when  required,  260. 

to  belong  to  “officers’  mess,”  262. 

duties  of,  on  Police  Launches,  266. 

EQUIPMENT  CLERK— 

to  be  furnished  with  list  of  appointments,  17. 
duties  of,  151,  154. 

ERASURES— 

not  to  be  made  on  books  and  reports  of  the  Department, 
362. 

EVIDENCE— 

must  be  given  truly  and  distinctly,  337. 
duty  of  Force  in  relation  to,  337. 
in  cases  of  homicide,  365. 

EXAMINATIONS— 

of  applicants  by  Surgeons,  90,  91,  92,  93,  105. 
persons  not  admitted  to,  by  Surgeons,  91. 


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INDEX. 


EXAMINATIONS  ( Continued )— 

except  as  provided  in  rule,  91. 

of  crimes,  casualties,  nuisances,  etc.,  by  Surgeons,  94. 
of  engineers,  how  and  by  whom  done,  212,  213. 
penalties  in  certain  cases,  213. 

certificates  and  renewals  denied  in  certain  cases,  213. 
notice  of,  how  given,  214. 

reports  of,  to  be  made  to  commanding  officer,  215. 
certificates,  when  and  how  granted,  218. 
notice  of,  inspection  of  Boilers,  214. 
rule  relating  to  examinations,  221. 
charges  as  law  directs,  224. 

records  of  to  be  kept  in  office  of  Civil  Service  Board,  89. 
of  applicants  by  Civil  Service  Board,  130. 

EXCISE  LAW— 

presumptive  evidence  of  violation  of,  291. 
duty  of  Inspectors  relative  to,  307. 

Captains  to  enforce,  and  report  violations,  49. 
members  to  enforce,  290. 

EXCURSIONS— 

members  not  allowed  to  go  on  target,  except,  etc.,  349. 
EXPENSES  (Payments,  etc.)— 
of  Chief’s  office,  27. 
emergency  bill  of,  115. 

FALSE  PRETENCES— 

contracting  debts  under,  breach  of  discipline,  139. 
FELONIES— 

persons  charging  commission  of,  may  be  required  to 
make  affidavit,  134. 

special  powers  of  members  relating  to,  284. 
when  outer  doors,  etc.,  may  be  forcibly  opened,  284. 
when  inner  doors,  etc.,  may  be  forcibly  opened,  284. 
persons  suspected  of,  rule  relating  to,  284. 
cautions  to  be  observed  in  making  arrests  for,  284. 
must  not  use  unnecessary  violence,  284. 
execution  of  warrants,  286. 

arrests  of  car  drivers,  motormen  and  conductor,  297. 
Captains  to  keep  special  record  of  arrests  for,  303. 
FEMALE  PRISONERS— 
treatment  of,  283. 

FINANCE  DEPARTMENT— 

duplicate  bills  to  be  transmitted  to,  111. 

FIRE-ARMS— 

where  to  practice  with,  157. 

not  to  be  discharged  at  Central  Department,  except,  158. 


INDEX. 


159 


FIRE  COMMISSIONERS— 

notice  to  be  sent  to,  of  inflammable  or  dangerous  prop- 
erty, 242,  308. 

FIRE  COMPANY— 

no  member  of  Force  to  belong  to,  349. 

FIRE-ESCAPES— 

incumbered,  rule,  366. 

FIRE  KEY— 

Chief  Clerk  to  issue,  13,  156. 

to  be  returned  upon  death  of  members,  347. 

FIRES— 

Chief  of  Police  to  be  present  at,  26. 

Captains  in  command  at,  in  certain  cases,  346. 
ranking  officer  in  other  cases,  346. 

Inspectors  to  be  present  at,  26. 

Inspectors  to  provide  adequate  Police  Force  at,  37. 
at  any  alarm  of,  Captains  to  proceed  to,  with  Reserve 
Force,  etc.,  310. 

in  case  of.  Roundsmen’s  duty,  74. 

rule  as  to  Reserve  Force  on  duty  at,  355. 

on  returning  from,  to  answer  roll-call,  355. 

persons  to  be  present  at,  348. 

must  wear  regulation  badges,  348. 

in  Station-houses,  stoves,  etc.,  rule,  82. 

Police  attendance  to  be  provided  at,  290. 
co-operation  of  Police  with  Fire  Department,  369. 
duty  of  operator,  upon  receipt  of  an  alarm  of,  254. 
officer  in  command  to  stop  travel  in  case  of  danger,  369. 
FOUNDLINGS— 

may  be  sent  to  Commissioners  of  Charities,  278. 
blanks  in  regard  to,  to  be  filled  by  officer  in  charge,  278. 
FUEL  (and  Gas.)— 

excessive  or  earless  consumption  of,  rule,  62,  76. 
FURNITURE— 

what  is  allowed  in  Station-houses,  190. 
report  of,  to  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper,  249. 

GAMBLERS— 

persons  suspected  of  being,  to  be  reported,  305. 

GAMBLING  AND  GAMBLING-HOUSES— 

implements  used  in,  as  to  disposition  of,  250. 
as  to  property  taken  on  making  arrests  for,  243. 
laws  against,  to  be  enforced,  49,  290. 

Chief  of  Police  to  abate,  23. 

Chief  of  Police  and  Inspectors  to  keep  record  of,  27. 


INDEX. 


1*50 

GAMBLING  AND  GAMBLING-HOUSES  ( Continued)— 

Police  Force  to  report,  305. 

Captains  to  report,  302. 

GAMING  IMPLEMENTS— 
rule  relative  to,  250. 

GENERAL  ORDERS— 

rules  relating  to,  24,  47. 

GRADES— 

application  for  advancement  to,  rule,  124. 

GRAND  JURY— 

members  of  Force  arrested  for  misdemeanors,  investiga- 
tion to  be  bad  by,  357. 

HACKS— 

Patrolmen  to  notice,  etc.,  314. 

regulation  of,  at  places  of  amusement,  balls,  etc.,  312. 
HARBOR  POLICE— 

Captains’  uniform,  168,  170,  176. 

Sergeants’  uniform,  168,  170,  176. 

Patrolmen’s  uniform,  171,  174. 

all  uniforms  to  conform  to  sample,  171. 

Master  to  be  appointed  by  Board  of  Police,  258. 
to  command  Police  Steamboat,  258. 

Master  responsible  for  all  matters  pertaining  to  Steam- 
boat and  Crew,  258. 

Boat’s  Crew,  bow  constituted,  and  by  whom  employed,  259. 
absence,  bow  and  when  allowed,  260. 

Harbor  Police  Force,  bow  constituted,  261. 
officers  of  Tbirty-sixtb  Precinct,  command  Steamboat  and 
Crew,  261. 

general  duties  defined,  261. 

rule  relating  to  messes,  262. 

rule  relating  to  color  of  rowboats,  263. 

prisoners  brought  on  shore,  bow  disposed  of,  264. 

rowboats  not  to  be  used  except  on  Police  business,  265. 

launches  to  be  in  charge  of  an  officer,  266. 

duties  of  Pilot,  and  Engineer,  266. 

accidents  or  injuries  to  be  reported,  266. 

Master,  to  be  assigned  by  Board  of  Police,  258. 
to  have  command  of  navigation  of  Police  Boat,  258. 
member  of  officers’  mess,  262. 
to  be  considered  always  on  duty,  260. 
and  Pilot  not  to  be  absent  same  time,  260. 
to  be  under  command  of  Police  Captain,  261. 


INDEX. 


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HATS— 

how  and  where  to  be  obtained,  17,  151. 

HEALTH  ORDINANCES— 

Chief  of  Police  to  enforce,  23. 

HEALTH  SQUAD- 

how  composed,  duties  of,  211. 

HOMICIDES— 

as  to  charges  for  not  discovering,  142. 
evidence  in  cases  of,  365. 

HOSPITAL— 

what  persons  to  be  sent  to,  293,  326. 
rule  relating  to  persons  ill  or  injured,  326. 

HOSTLERS— 

duties  of,  268. 

HOUSE  FOR  DETENTION  OF  WITNESSES— 

Inspector  to  inspect,  40. 
its  object,  231. 

its  officers  and  how  appointed,  232. 

Sergeant  in  charge  to  report  daily,  233. 
rule  relating  to  correspondence  with  persons  confined  in, 
234. 

as  to  conversations,  interviews,  etc.,  at,  235. 
duties  of  officer  in  command,  235. 
duties  of  Purveyor,  236. 
supplies  for,  how  furnished,  236. 

Board  of  Surgeons  to  report  as  to  sanitary  condition,  95. 
HOUSES— 

when  policemen  may  enter  to  make  arrests,  284. 

HOUSES  OF  PROSTITUTION  (Bad  Fame,  etc.)- 
laws  against,  enforced,  290. 

IMMORAL  CONDUCT— 
penalty  for,  139. 

charge  for,  to  be  tried  in  private,  144. 

INCAPACITY— 

ground  for  dismissal,  139. 

INFORMATION— 

Patrolmen  to  communicate,  of  a suspicious  nature,  314. 
as  to  certain  Police  business,  etc.,  not  to  be  given,  338 
certain  messages  sent  to  Bureau  of,  253. 
of  an  important  crime  or  casualty,  to  be  telephoned  forth- 
with to  Central  Office,  253,  309. 

INSPECTION— 

of  members  of  Force,  36,  59,  75. 
of  Station-houses,  36,  52. 


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INDEX, 


INSPECTION  i Continued)- 

garments  to  be  inspected  before  being  worn,  161. 
of  posts  by  Patrolmen,  315,  316. 

by  Steam-Boiler  Squad,  of  steam-boilers  and  appliances, 
212,  215,  217,  222. 

of  key  to  telegraph  signal-box,  257. 
of  pistols,  to  be  frequently  made,  157. 

INSPECTION  DISTRICTS — 

City  of  New  York  divided  into,  6,  35. 
subject  to  alteration,  6. 
number  and  name  of  districts,  35 
of  what  Precints  each  is  composed,  35. 

Inspectors  assigned,  35. 

INSPECTORS,  DISTRICT— 
number  of,  35. 

assignments  to  certain  duty,  29. 

to  attend  to  night  and  Sunday  duty  at  Central  Depart- 
ment, 29. 

Captains  to  report  to,  on  pawnbrokers’  shops,  junk-shops, 
etc.,  55. 

applications  for  transfer,  detailment,  etc.,  to  be  trans- 
mitted through,  127. 

to  indorse  applications  for  assignments,  transfers  and  de- 
tailments,  127. 

make  charges  without  oath,  134. 

trials,  mode  and  manner  of,  and  service  of  papers  for,  136. 
to  request  persons  making  complaints  against  members  of 
Force  to  make  oath  to,  137. 

to  receive  orders  from  Chief  of  Police  and  issue  to  Force, 

22. 

possesses  general  Police  Supervision  over  licensed  or  un- 
licensed pawnbrokers,  etc.,  25. 
full  dress  rules,  167,  170. 
summer— undress— overcoat,  174,  176. 
rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 
responsible  for  his  District,  36,  39, 
must  inspect  Station-houses,  36,  39. 
receive  reports  of  Captains,  etc.,  36. 
see  that  laws  and  ordinances  are  enforced,  37. 
provide  adequate  Police  Force  at  fires,  37. 
transmit  to  Chief  of  Police  charges,  etc.,  37. 
make  quarterly  reports  to  Chief  of  Police  as  to  Station- 
houses,  36. 

keep  book  of  records,  38 


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INSPECTORS,  DISTRICT  (Continued)— 

see  that  Station-houses  are  in  good  order,  and  books 
properly  kept,  36,  77. 

visit  portions  of  his  District  and  Station-houses  at  uncer- 
tain hours,  etc.,  39. 

to  examine  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  40. 
officers  assigned  to,  for  office  duty,  etc.,  41. 
to  report  violations  of  rules  and  prefer  charges  therefor, 
77,  146. 

Captains  to  report  to,  derelictions  of  duty  of  Force,  304. 
Captains  to  report  special  services  of  members  of  Force  to, 
304. 

to  approve  rules  and  regulations  established  by  Captains, 
54,  67. 

may  allow  visits  to  prisoners  at  Station-houses,  189 
to  make  special  reports  as  to  licensed  liquor-selling  places, 
307. 

violations  of  rules  to  be  reported  to,  325. 
to  give  indemnity  bonds,  rule  relating  to,  116. 
to  repair  to  riots,  serious  fires,  etc.,  26. 
to  report  to  Chief  of  Police,  36. 
to  grant  leave  of  absence,  41. 
how  assigned,  35. 

to  inspect  uniform,  duties  therewith,  161. 
may  permit  furniture,  etc.,  at  Station-houses,  190. 
Detective  Bureau  to  be  under  the  supervision  of,  195. 
rules  relating  to,  195,  196,  198. 

Captains  to  report  sick  and  disabled  horses  to,  267. 
to  command  company  in  certain  cases,  346. 
salute  to,  341. 

to  inquire  into  complaints  of  citizens  against  members  of 
the  Force,  39. 

to  administer  oaths  in  certain  cases,  134,  278. 

INSURANCE  PATROL— 

to  be  allowed  at  fires,  348. 

INTOXICATED,  UNCONSCIOUS  OR  INSANE  PERSONS— 
arrested,  how  treated,  244,  293,  326. 

INTOXICATING  LIQUORS— 

rule  as  to  licensed  places  for  sale  of,  307. 
members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  drink  or  enter  places 
where  sold  while  on  duty,  340. 
unlawful  sale  of,  291 

not  allowed  in  Station-houses,  except  on  order  of  Police 
Surgeon,  340. 


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INDEX. 


INTOXICATING  LIQUORS  {Continued)— 

members  of  Force  under  influence  of,  to  be  examined  by 
Surgeon,  368. 

INTOXICATION— 

proceedings  relating  to,  293. 
punishment  for,  139. 

JANITOR  (Central  Office)— 
duty  of,  191. 

JUDGMENTS  (of  Board  of  Police)— 

records  to  be  authenticated  by  Chief  Clerk,  133. 
rules  relating  to,  134,  138. 

records  of,  kept  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  15,  138. 
to  be  rendered  by  majority  of  Board  of  Police,  134.- 
JUNK-SHOPS— 

members  of  Force  tt>  make  themselves  thoroughly  ac- 
quainted with,  314. 
supervision  of,  25,  55. 

JURY  DUTY— 

members  not  liable  to,  etc.,  324. 

LAMPS- 

rules  relating  to  street,  327. 

LANGUAGE— 

coarse  or  violent,  not  permitted  to  be  used,  339. 
LAUNCHES— 

rule  relating  to,  266. 

LAWS  OF  ARRESTS  (General  Principles  of)— 
members  possess  certain  powers  in  State,  285. 
general  duties  of  members  in  New  York  City,  290. 
when  arrests  may  be  made  without  warrants,  290. 
special  powers  of,  in  case  of  felony,  284. 
in  case  of  resistance,  may  require  aid  of  bystanders,  2S4. 
when  and  how  outer  doors,  etc.,  may  be  forcibly  opened, 
284. 

when  ancHiow  inner  doors,  etc.,  may  be  forcibly  opened, 
284. 

persons  suspected  of  felony,  rule  relating  to,  284. 
rule  relating  to  affrays,  284. 
arrests  for  felony  without  malice,  rule,  284. 
caution  to  be  observed,  284. 

to  be  carefully  explained  to  members  of  School  of  Instruc- 
tion, 270. 

LAWS  OF  THE  STATE— 

Chief  of  Police  to  enforce,  21,  23. 

Inspectors  to  enforce,  37. 


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LAWS  OF  THE  STATE  {Continued)— 

Policemen  to  be  instructed  in,  270. 
to  make  arrests  for  violations  of,  285. 

LETTERS— 

Captains  to  deliver,  48,  352. 

rule  relative  to,  to  persons  detained  in  House  for  Deten- 
tion of  Witnesses,  234,  235. 

LIBRARIES— 

rule  respecting,  46. 

LICENSE— 

for  any  place  of  amusement,  must  be  had,  288. 

LICENSED  LIQUOR  PLACES— 

kept  open  in  violation  of  law,  to  be  reported,  307,.  314. 
also  noisy  or  disorderly,  314. 

LIQUORS— 

as  to  sale  of,  in  violation  of  law,  307. 

drinking  of,  not  allowed  by  members  of  Force  on  duty, 
etc.,  340. 

arrests  for  unlawful  sale  of,  291. 

members  of  Force  under  influence  of  intoxicating,  368. 
LODGING-HOUSES  AND  APPLICANTS  FOR  LODGINGS— 
may  be  sent  to  “charitable  lodging  institution,”  194. 
Board  of  Surgeons  to  report  as  to  sanitary  condition,  95. 
LOST  CHILDREN  (Abandoned,  etc.)— 
to  be  sent  to  Central  Department,  275. 
when  found  to  be  taken  to  Station-house,  276. 
records  to  be  kept  thereat,  276. 
report  of,  to  be  made  to  Chief  Clerk,  276. 
returns  to  be  made  with  each  child,  277. 
member,  and  sex,  and  disposition  made  of,  to  be  kept  at 
Station-house,  276. 

At  Central  Office  to  be  in  charge  of  Matron,  275. 

when  to  be  placed  at  Charities,  278. 

rule  relating  to  foundlings,  278. 

relating  to  children  taken  by  S.  P.  C.  to  C.,  279,  280. 

LOST  TIME— 

deduction  for,  rule,  118. 
report  of,  by  Surgeons,  101,  102. 

LOTTERIES— 

to  be  abated  and  reported,  23,  49,  250. 
places  for  sale  of,  to  be  reported,  305. 
law  relating  to  enforcement  of  laws  against,  290. 
disposition  of  lottery  tickets  or  policies,  250. 

Captains  to  report  places  used  for  lottery  purposes,  302. 


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INDEX. 


MAGISTRATES— 

stolen  property,  etc.,  to  be  delivered  on  order  of,  239. 
arrested  persons  to  be  taken  before,  285,  292 
authorized  to  take  bail,  etc.,  286. 

Sergeants  of  Court  Squads  to  deliver  Court  returns  to,  204. 
to  issue  warrants,  286. 

warrants  issued  by,  may  be  executed  by  Police  Force,  289. 
may  determine  court  hours,  206. 

MANUALS— 

Chief  Clerk  to  have  charge  of,  and  issue,  13. 
to  be  carefully  kept  and  studied,  356. 
of  deceased  members  to  be  returned,  347. 
rule  relating  to,  156. 

MASKED  BALLS— 

rule  relating  to,  281. 

MATRON  (at  Central.  Office)— 
lost  children  in  charge  of,  275. 

, children  rescued  from  inhuman  parents,  in  charge  of,  279. 
MATRONS-^Rule,  283. 

MEALS- 

to  be  furnished  witnesses,  236. 

MEDICINES— 

rule  relating  to,  361. 

MEETINGS— 

of  Board  of  Police,  rule  as  to,  4. 
of  Board  of  Surgeons,  relating  to,  89,  94. 

MESSES  OF  BOATS’  CREW— 
designation  of,  262. 
how  managed,  262. 

MILITARY  COMPANY— 

no  member  of  the  Force  allowed  to  belong  to  any,  349. 
MILITARY  DUTY— 

members  of  Force  not  liable  to,  324. 

MILITARY  ORDER- 

men  to  be  marched  in,  while  proceeding  to  perform  duty, 
331. 

MISDEMEANORS— 

members  of  the  Force  arrested  for,  must  elect  to  be  tried 
by  Court  of  General  Sessions,  357. 
of  what  misdemeanors  consist,  290. 
when  arrests  may  be  made  without  warrants,  285,  290. 
connected  with  processions  and  parades,  282. 
when  arrests  are  made  with  warrant  for,  286,  289. 
of  driver,  motorman  or  conductor  for,  297. 


INDEX. 


167 


MONEY— 

alleged  or  supposed  to  be  stolen,  taken  from  prisoners, 
rules  relating  to,  237  to  244. 

members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  collect  for  political  pur- 
poses, 332. 

members  of  Force  prohibited  from  borrowing  from  each 
other,  360. 

MORGUE— 

dead  bodies  of  unknown  persons  to  be  conveyed  to,  359. 
proceedings  connected  therewith,  359. 

MORNING  RETURNS  AND  REPORTS— 
rule  relative  to,  45. 

to  be  made  by  officer  in  command  of  Detective  Bureau, 
198. 

relating  to  lost  children,  276. 

arrests  by  Special  Patrolmen,  rule  relative  to,  273. 
MOUNTED  FORCE— 

rules  as  to,  267,  268. 
salute  by,  341. 

smoking  prohibited  in  stables  of,  335. 

MOUNTED  PATROLMEN— 
uniform  of,  172. 
rules  relating  to,  267,  268. 
salute  by,  341. 

general  duties  of,  in  regard  to  treatment  and  care  of 
horses,  267,  268. 

relieving  points  of,  to  be  arranged  so  as  to  save  unneces- 
sary travel,  267. 

MOUNTED  ROUNDSMEN— 
uniform  of,  170,  172. 

NAME— 

Christian  and  surname  to  be  given  in  full  in  all  reports, 
etc.,  354. 

NEGLECT  OF  DUTY— 

grounds  for  complaint  and  dismissal,  139,  146,  162. 

NEW  YORK  SOCIETY  FOR  PREVENTION  OF  CRUELTY  TO 
CHILDREN— 

notice  to  be  sent  to,  of  arrested  person  or  complainant,  un- 
der 16  years  of  age,  280 
rule  relative  to  children  rescued  by,  279. 
girls  under  18,  who  are  complainants  in  case  of  rape,  must 
be  taken  for  examination  to,  280. 


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INDEX. 


NIGHT  DUTY— 

Inspector  or  Captain  to  be  assigned  to,  at  Central  De- 
partment, 29. 

night  off,  rules  relative  to,  67,  123. 

NOTICES— 

from  Central  Department,  Captains  to  cause  to  be  served, 

48. 

NUISANCES— 

Inspectors  to  cause  to  be  removed,  37. 
removals  of,  290. 

NUMBERS— 

how  and  where  obtained,  17,  151,  155. 

OATHS— 

rule  relating  to,  134. 

OBSCENE  ACTS,  Etc.— 

members  charged  with,  may  be  tried  in  private,  144. 
OBSCENE  AND  LEWD  PURPOSES— 

houses  kept  for,  to  be  reported,  305. 
houses  kept  for,  to  be  abated,  23. 

OBSCENE  LITERATURE,  PICTURES,  ETC.— 
rule  relating  to,  287. 

OFFENDERS— 

same  responsibility  of  members  for  arrest  of,  when  not,  as 
when  in  uniform,  323. 
to  be  arrested,  284,  290. 

OFFENSES— 

penalty  for  certain,  139. 
not  to  be  compounded,  358. 

OFFICER  IN  COMMAND— 
to  report,  36. 

to  enter  charges  in  Blotter,  135,  137. 
and  file  original  charge,  135. 

of  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  duties  of,  232  to  235. 
Manuals,  shields,  etc.,  of  members  returned  by,  156,  347. 
to  file  duplicate  charges,  137. 

to  send  lost  children  to  Central  Department,  and  telegraph 
description  of,  275. 

of  School  of  Instruction,  duties  of,  270.  • 
duties  of,  concerning  prisoners,  complainants  and  wit- 
nesses, 193,  292. 

death  of  members,  relative  to,  347. 
to  frequently  inspect  pistols,  157. 
of  Steam-boiler  Squad,  duties  of,  213  to  227. 
to  report'  dangerous  or  inflammable  property,  242. 


INDEX. 


169 


OFFICER  IN  COMMAND  {Continued)— 

to  make  daily  report*  to  Property  Clerk,  248 
to  transmit  inventory  of  furniture,  249. 

OMNIBUSES— 

rule  as  to  misdemeanors  in  stopping,  297. 

ORDERS— 

Board  of  Police  to  issue  from  time  to  time,  5. 
rule  relating  to,  22. 
all  orders  to  be  promptly  obeyed,  339. 
special,  not  to  be  divulged,  338. 
promulgated  by  Chief  of  Police,  24,  27. 

ORDINANCES— 

to  be  enforced,  23,  37. 

violations  of,  to  be  reported  to  Corporation  Attorney,  18. 
to  be  explained  in  School  of  Instruction,  270. 
arrests  for  violations  of,  ,290,  297. 

amount  of  bail  required  in  arrests  for  violations  of,  285. 
violations  of,  to  be  reported  daily  to  Chief  Clerk,  301. 
PATROL  POSTS— 

how  and  by  whom  established,  6 
subject  to  alteration,  6. 
must  be  inspected  by  Patrolmen,  315,  316. 
and  patrolled  at  all  times  except  in  certain  cases,  315. 
PATROL  WAGONS— 

duties  of  guards  and  drivers,  375. 
calls  to  be  answered  promptly,  375. 
damages  to  or  by,  to  be  reported,  375. 

Blotter  to  be  kept  at  stables,  375. 

PATROLMEN— 

qualifications  for,  130. 
rule  as  to  charges,  etc.,  134,  135,  136. 
rules  as  to  dress,  etc.,  of,  169,  170,  171,  172,  174,  176. 
convicted  of  losing  his  shield,  to  be  fined,  162. 
not  permitted  to  sign  petitions  for  appointment  on  Force, 
331. 

rule  relating  to  resignations,  322. 

as  to  neglect  to  pay  for  Police  uniforms  and  making  there- 
of, 139. 

general  duties  and  powers,  290. 

trials,  mode  and  manner  of,  140. 

when  sick,  to  report  to  Station-house,  100. 

Surgeons  to  receive  no  pay  for  medicine  for,  93. 
is  under  command  of  Surgeon  when  sick,  106. 
always  to  be  properly  attired  and  cleanly,  180,  334. 


170 


INDEX. 


PATROLMEN  ( Continued )— 

under  command  of  Captain,  57. 

Captains  to  designate  route  of,  60. 
charges  for  absence  five  days  without  leave,  141. 
for  homicides,  burglaries,  etc.,  not  discovered,  142. 
Sergeants  and  Roundsmen  to  see  that  Patrolmen  properly 
perform  their  duty,  and  that  their  uniforms,  etc.,  are 
clean,  66,  73,  75. 

mode  of  call  by  whistle  and  by  raps,  152. 
general  duties  of,  on  post,  290,  314,  315. 
use  best  exertions  to  prevent  crime,  314,  315. 
must  make  himself  acquainted  with  persons  living  on  his 
post,  314,  315. 

will  be  held  responsible  for  injury  to  signal-boxes,  etc., 
257. 

to  examine  doors  and  low  windows,  etc.,  314. 
report  suspected  persons,  gamblers,  policy  dealers,  thieves, 
etc.,  305,  314. 

messages  regarding  missing  persons  or  property  to  be 
communicated  to,  254. 

require  accuser  to  accompany  person  accused  of  crime  to 
Police  Court,  316. 

must  not  enter  Public  Parks  while  on  duty,  except,  374. 
in  night  time  to  notice  hacks,  cabs  and  vehicles,  314. 
must  not  talk  or  walk  together  or  with  citizens  while  on 
duty,  except,  317. 

must  not  leave  post  until  regularly  relieved  from  duty, 
318. 

or  enter  any  house,  except  in  discharge  of  Police  duty,  318. 
pay  particular  attention  to  public  houses,  drinking  places, 
etc.,  314. 

to  report  dead  animals,  306. 

on  special  duty  to  report  to  officer  in  command,  319. 
absent  from  duty  without  leave  forfeits  pay,  320. 
duty  of,  as  to  things  dangerous  in  streets,  326. 
justified  in  killing  any  rabid  or  dangerous  animal,  326. 
to  report  infectious  and  epidemic  diseases,  314. 
duty  of,  as  to  street  lamps,  327. 
as  to  water  pipes,  328. 
to  disperse  crowds,  314. 

duties  of,  as  to  unlawful  sale  of  liquors,  291. 
on  West  and  South  streets,  to  repair  to  Police  Boat  when 
signals  are  displayed  to  aid  Society  for  Prevention  of 
Cruelty  to  Animals,  363. 

duty  in  regard  to  prisoners  of  Harbor  Police,  etc.,  264. 


INDEX. 


171 


PATROLMEN  (Continued)— 

Police  Force  to  be  armed  with  pistol  on  duty,  157. 
duties  of,  in  School  of  Instruction,  270,  271. 
to  do  first  tour  night  duty  only,  while  in  School  of  In- 
struction, 271. 

full  duty  after  one  month,  271. 

penalty  for  causing  any  person  to  interfere  in  behalf  of, 
while  on  trial,  143. 
always  on  duty,  323,  329. 
must  devote  whole  time  to  duty,  329. 
not  allowed  to  follow  any  other  avocation,  329. 
must  be  punctual,  prompt,  civil,  and  attentive  to  duty, 
etc.,  339. 

when  questions  are  asked,  civil  answers  must  be  given, 
339. 

not  allowed  while  on  duty  or  in  uniform  to  drink  liquor 
or  smoke,  340. 

duty  of,  as  to  lost  or  abandoned  children,  276,  278. 
not  allowed  to  accept  any  gratuity  or  reward,  114. 
nor  any  compensation  for  damages  sustained  in  discharge 
of  duty,  114. 

except  with  consent.  Board  of  Police,  114. 
not  permitted  to  apply  for  warrant  for  assault  upon  him- 
self, without  first  reporting  case  to  Chief  of  Police,  331. 
when  arrested  for  misdemeanor,  must  elect  to  be  tried  by 
Court  General  Sessions,  357. 
must  not  compound  offenses,  358. 
to  execute  warrants,  286. 

to  report  to  Roundsman  or  Sergeant,  when  leaving  post, 
318. 

to  report  accidents,  etc.,  326. 

to  make  themselves  acquainted  with  localities  of  junk 
shops,  also  character  of  boats  and  vessels  plying  in 
harbor,  314. 

to  report  inflammable  or  explosive  materials,  242,  308. 
uniforms,  to  be  worn  on  duty,  177. 
duties  of,  in  School  of  Instruction,  271. 
details  of  instruction  in  School,  270,  271. 
nor  communicate  Police  information,  338. 
to  keep  memorandum  book,  151,  295. 
to  report  violations  of  rules,  orders,  etc.,  325. 
rules  relating  to  warrants  of  arrest,  search,  etc.,  286  289 
296. 

duty  as  to  arrest  for  violating  law  as  to  opening  places  of 
amusement  without  license,  288. 


172 


INDEX. 


PATROLMEN  {Continued)— 

must  act  with  promptness,  energy  and  decision,  when 
called  upon,  314. 

when  unknown  dead  body  is  found  to  be  reported  forth- 
with, 359. 

untruthfulness  a disqualification,  337. 
deductions  from  pay,  when  made,  118. 
to  be  drilled  at  certain  hours,  353. 
penalty  for  non-attendance  at,  353. 
general  powers  of,  and  duties  as  to  arrest,  284  to  298. 
must  not  become  offended  at  abuse,  331. 
not  to  make  arrests  in  their  own  family  quarrels,  331 
duty  as  to  arrest  of  street-car  conductors  and  drivers,  and 
drivers  of  U.  S.  Mail  wagons,  297. 

Probationary,  to  be  re-examined,  etc.,  131. 
PAWNBROKERS,  VENDERS,  JUNK  SHOPS,  CARTMEN.  IN- 
TELLIGENCE OFFICES  AND  AUCTIONEERS— 
under  supervision  of  Chief  of  Police,  Inspectors  and  Cap- 
tains, 25. 

Captains  to  inspect,  keep  records  of  and  report,  55. 

PAY  (Pay  Day,  etc.)— 

forfeiture  of,  for  certain  offenses,  139,  322. 
absence  without  leave  forfeits,  320 
deductions  for  lost  time,  rule  as  to,  118. 
applications  for  full,  how  made,  118. 

PAY-ROLLS— 

general  rule  as  to,  111. 

paid  monthly,  subject  to  deductions  for  fines,  etc.,  118. 

deductions  from,  for  lost  time,  118. 

to  be  examined,  etc.,  in  Chief  Clerk’s  office,  111. 

PEACE— 

breaches  of,  arrests  to  be  made  for,  285. 
to  be  preserved  at  elections,  333. 

PENALTY— 

for  absence  without  leave,  320,  322. 

for  resigning  or  withdrawing  from  Force  without  leave, 
322. 

for  non-attendance  at  drills,  353. 
for  feigning  sickness,  119. 

for  interfering  with  persons  subpoenaed  before  Board  of 
Police  upon  any  investigation,  370. 

PENSIONERS— 

of  Police  Pension  Fund,  etc.,  duty  of  Surgeons  to,  86. 


INDEX. 


173 


PERSONS— 

Patrolman  to  make  himself  acquainted  with,  on  his  post, 
314,  315. 

and  to  fix  impressions  in  their  mind  as  to  enable  them  to 
recognize,  etc.,  315. 

suspicious,  whom  Patrolmen  frequently  meet  at  night, 
carefully  watch,  314. 

and  report  movements  of  all  persons  of  suspected  or 
known  bad  character,  314. 

accusing  others  of  crime,  to  be  taken  to  Station-house  as 
witnesses,  316. 

Patrolmen  not  to  converse  with,  while  on  duty,  317. 
applying  for  lodging  at  Station-house,  may  be  sent  to 
charitable  lodging-houses,  194. 
rights  of,  to  be  protected,  284,  290. 

found  in  the  streets  at  night,  suspected,  may  be  arrested, 
284. 

ill  or  injured  to  be  sent  to  hospital,  326. 

Subpoenaed  before  Police  Board  not  to  be  intimidated, 
etc.,  370. 

PHOTOGRAPH  OR  LIKENESSES— 

collected  for  use  of  Detective  Force,  how  kept,  199. 

PILOT  ON  POLICE  BOAT— 
how  appointed,  259. 
to  be  on  duty  when  required,  260. 
member  of  officers’  mess,  262. 
duties  of,  on  Police  Launches,  266. 

PISTOL— 

each  member  of  Force  to  be  armed  with,  while  on  duty, 
157. 

not  to  be  discharged  at  Central  Department,  except,  158. 
not  to  be  drawn  on  a citizen  except  in  self-defense,  142. 
may  be  procured  at  Bureau  of  Clothing  and  Equipment, 
151. 

to  be  stamped  with  shield  number,  157. 

PISTOL  PRACTICE— 

Rules  relating  to  School  of  Instruction  in,  157. 
PLATOONS— 

how  and  by  whom  established  and  commanded,  58. 
duties  in  case  of  fire,  310. 

POLICE  BOAT— 

who  to  command,  258. 

Captain  of,  how  designated,  258. 
boat  under  command  of,  258. 


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INDEX. 


POLICE  BOAT  ( Continued) — 

responsible  for,  and  for  action  of  crew,  258. 
crew  of,  how  constituted,  259. 

Captain  to  employ  pilot,  etc.,  259. 

Master  considered  on  duty  at  all  times,  260. 

Master  and  Pilot  not  to  be  absent  at  same  time,  260. 
Captain  and  Force  of  Thirty-sixth  Precinct  designated  as 
“The  Police  Force,”  261. 

Captain  of,  to  order  and  direct  Master,  261 
\ see  that  sleeping  and  mess  rooms  are  kept  in  order,  261. 

Officers’  mess,  who  compose,  262. 

Force  mess,  who  compose,  262. 
row  boats,  rule  relative  to,  263. 

prisoners  brought  on  shore,  to  be  transferred  to  nearest 
Station-house,  264. 

not  to  be  used  for  any  purpose  but  for  Police  business, 
265. 

supplies  for  cleaning,  how  obtained,  262. 

POLICE  BUSINESS— 

certain  information  not  to  be  given,  338.  — " “ 
letters  or  communications  relating  to,  to  be  sent  to  Chief 
of  Police,  352. 

POLICE  COURTS— 

prisoners  to  be  taken  to,  193. 

persons  to  be  taken  to,  as  witnesses,  316. 

property  needed  as  evidence  to  be  taken  to,  193. 

list  of  Precincts  connected  with,  294. 

to  what  courts  prisoners  are  to  be  conveyed,  294. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT— 
how  composed,  1. 

Board  of  Police,  head  of,  2. 
government  of,  2. 
territorial  jurisdiction  of,  3. 

persons  connected  with,  to  reside  in  City  of  New  York, 
321. 

POLICE  FORCE— 

how  appointed,  1. 
jurisdiction  and  authority  of,  3. 
posts  established  by  Captains,  6. 
of  what  the  Force  consists,  345. 
divisions  into  companies  and  squads,  346. 

Board  of  Police  make  orders,  rules  and  regulations  for 
government  of,  5. 


Resolved,  That  Rule  49  be  amended  by  adding  the  following  new 
paragraph : 

x.  Members  of  the  Police  Force,  and  emploj^ees  of  the  Police 
Department,  are  prohibited  from  bringing  any  legal  proceedings 
against  the  Police  Department,  or  against  any  Commissioner  of  said 
Department,  or  against  The  City  of  New  York,  for  any  legal  or 
equitable  relief,  without  first  submitting  a statement  of  the  relief 
demanded  and  the  facts  upon  which  such  relief  is  claimed,  to  the 
Police  Board,  and  receiving  from  said  Board  a decision  denying  such 
application.  Such  application  must  be  in  writing,  signed  by  the 
member  of  the  Force  making  it,  and  must  be  submitted  through  his 
commanding  officer.  In  no  case  shall  such  application  be  made  through 
an  attorney.  Applications  of  employees  of  the  Department  must  be 
made  through  the  head  of  their  Bureau.  A violation  of  this  rule  shall 
subject  the  offender  to  dismissal  from  the  Force,  or  Department,  as  the 
case  may  be. 


INDEX. 


175 


POLICE  FORCE  ( Continued )— 

charges  against  members,  how  made,  etc.,  134,  135,  136,  137. 
specifications,  notices,  trials,  services,  etc.,  136. 
orders  to  be  issued  by  Chief  of  Police,  22. 

Chief  of  Police  the  Chief  executive  officer  of,  21. 

Chief  of  Police  to  command  in  serious  fires,  riots,  etc.,  26. 
Chief  of  Police  to  promulgate  orders,  24. 

Shields  and  Manuals  furnished  on  order  of  Chief  Clerk,  13. 
suits  against  members  to  be  defended,  16. 
uniforms  must  accord  to  regulations,  161,  180. 

Police  uniforms,  wreaths,  not  to  be  worn  or  had  by  others, 
182. 

Manuals,  shields,  fire-keys  and  transportation  certificates 
supplied  by  Department,  156. 
full  dress  rules,  165  to  172. 

not  permitted  to  sign  petitions  for  appointments,  331. 
rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 
relating  to  resignations  and  withdrawals,  322. 
penalty  for  absence  without  leave,  320,  322. 
may  be  punished  for  doing  certain  acts,  139,  143,  145. 
rules  relating  to  dismissals,  139,  145,  320,  321,  322. 
relating  to  non-payment  Police  uniform  clothing  and  mak- 
ing thereof,  139. 

trials,  mode  and  manner  of,  140. 

violations  of  rules  and  regulations,  charges  to  be  made 
for,  146. 

pay-rolls,  how  made  up  and  treated,  etc.,  111. 
rules  requiring  to  be  always  cleanly  and  in  good  attire, 
180,  334. 

violations  city  ordinances  to  be  reported,  301. 
duties  in  case  of  fires  and  riots,  310,  311. 
to  disperse  crowds,  314. 

to  make  themselves  acquainted  with  junk  shops,  etc.,  314. 
to  notify  Fire  Commissioners  of  any  inflammable  or  dan- 
gerous property,  242,  308. 
members  of,  always  on  duty,  323,  329. 
not  allowed  to  follow  any  other  business,  329. 
members  of,  to  be  civil,  quiet,  punctual,  etc.,  339. 
drinking  and  smoking  not  allowed  while  on  duty,  or  in 
uniform,  340. 

not  to  interfere  with  or  intimidate  persons  subpoenaed 
before  Board  of  Police,  370. 

acceptance  of  presents  not  allowed,  except,  112,  113,  114. 
not  permitted  to  apply  for  warrant  without,  etc.,  296,  331. 


76 


INDEX. 


POLICE]FORCE  ( Continued )— 

prohibited  from  entering  Public  Parks  while  on  duty,  ex- 
cept, 374. 

cloth  for  uniforms,  caps,  hats,  clubs,  etc.,  where  pur- 
chased, 154,  155. 

rules  in  regard  to  pistol  practice,  157. 
uniforms,  when  worn,  177. 

dispositions  of  lost  or  stolen  property  coming  into  pos- 
session of,  244,  247. 

while  riding  in  cars,  not  to  occupy  seats,  371. 
members  charged  with  misdemeanor  must  elect  to  be  tn 
by  Court  of  General  Sessions,  357. 
offenses  must  not  be  compounded,  358. 

Police  information  not  to  be  communicated,  338. 
each  member  always  to  have  a memorandum  book,  151, 
295. 

what  entries  to  be  made  on,  295. 

while  marching  in  a body,  men  to  march  in  military 
order,  331. 

must  be  civil  to  officers  and  each  other,  331. 
not  to  render  assistance  in  civil  cases,  except,  etc.,  289. 
carrying  of  umbrellas  or  canes  not  allowed  while  on  duty, 
331. 

death  of  members  tQ  be  reported,  347. 
not  allowed  to  wilfully  maltreat  or  use  unnecessary  vio- 
lence to  a prisoner,  331. 

not  allowed  to  belong  to  military  or  fire  company,  349. 
when  by  reason  of  extraordinary  circumstances  member 
is  deemed  unfit  for  duty,  may  be  suspended,  etc.,  350. 
member  not  permitted  to  belong  to,  be  a delegate,  or  con- 
tribute to  any  political  organization,  332,  333. 
salary  of,  paid  monthly,  111. 
rules  as  to  deductions  of  pay,  118. 

Board  may  permit  presents  or  rewards  for  meritorious 
services,  etc.,  112,  113,  114. 
meritorious  acts  and  deeds  to  be  reported,  etc.,  313. 
not  allowed  to  make  presents  to  each  other,  113. 
not  allowed  to  collect  money  or  sell  tickets  for  charitable 
or  other  purposes,  113. 

use  of  tobacco  at  drill-room,  School  of  Instruction,  dor- 
mitories, etc.,  prohibited,  335. 
persons  connected  with,  to  reside  in  the  City  of  New  York, 
321. 

members  to  report  their  place  of  residence,  331. 


INDEX. 


177 


POLICE  FOJRCE  [Continued)— 

to  furnish  their  own  beds,  and  to  keep  them  clean  and  in 
good  order,  336. 

garments  worn  during  the  day  to  be  divested  when  re- 
tiring, 336. 

who  may  be  allowed  to  be  present  at  fires,  348. 
members  not  liable  to  jury  or  military  duty,  324. 
gaming-houses,  policy  shops,  etc.,  to  be  reported,  305. 
when  unknown  dead  body  is  found  to  be  conveyed  to 
Morgue,  359. 

} not  allowed  to  borrow  money  from  each  other,  360. 
certain  charges  may  be  tried  in  private,  144. 
prohibited  from  applying  to  druggists  for  medicines,  361. 
unless  prescribed  by  Surgeon,  361. 
prescribed  mode  of  salute,  341. 
not  to  converse  with  prisoners,  189. 

members  on  duty  at  House  of  Detention  not  allowed  to 
board  at,  236. 

duties  of  members  at  elections,  333. 

of  Thirty-sixth  Precinct,  how  constituted,  261. 

general  rules  of  Police  telegraph  signal  boxes,  257. 

and  shall  rank,  345. 

number  of,  authorized  by  law,  345.. 

books  lost,  to  be  paid  for,  46. 

change  of  residence,  marriages  of  single  men  to  be  re- 
ported, 51. 

sickness  and  death  of  paembers  to  be  reported,  97,  100, 

101,  102. 

general  powers  and  duties  of  members,  290,  314. 
duty  of  member  of  Force  while  under  suspension,  350. 
rule  as  to  arrests  of  U.  S.  Mail  or  car  drivers  and  car 
conductors,  297. 
duty  of,  at  masked  balls,  281. 
rules  relating  to  persons  ill  or  injured,  326. 
attempt  to  influence  business  of  citizens  prohibited,  331. 
to  aid  Society  for  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Animals,  363. 
duty  in  relation  to  ambulances,  364. 
duty  in  relation  to  evidence,  365. 
duty  in  relation  to  incumbered  fire-escapes,  366. 
card  playing  or  any  game  of  chance  for  stakes  not  al- 
lowed in  Station-houses,  351. 

Sleeping  sections  in  dormitories,  to  be  examined  and  in- 
spected, 76. 

duty  in  regard  to  lost  or  abandoned  children,  276,  278. 
rules  relating  to  letters  on  Police  business,  352. 


178 


INDEX. 


POLICE  FORCE  (Continued)— 

irregularity  of  servants  in  admitting  persons  in  houses  at 
unseasonable  hours,  to  be  reported,  314. 
each  member  expected  to  act  with  promptness,  energy, 
etc.,  314. 

must  speak  the  truth  at  all  times,  337. 
justified  in  stopping  persons  carrying  satchels  at  unusual 
hours,  314. 

members  prohibited  from  selling  or  assigning  salaries,  367. 

drill  at  certain  hours,  353. 

penalty  for  non-attendance  at  drill,  353. 

Christian  and  surname  to  be  written  out  in  full  in  all  re- 
ports, 354. 

erasures  not  to  be  made  on  books  and  reports,  362. 
general  rules  as  to  arrests,  284  to  298. 
should  not  become  offended  at  abuse  that  may  be  applied 
to  them,  331. 

and  not  make  arrests  in  their  own  quarrels,  or  those  of 
their  families,  331. 
as  to  obscene  literature,  287. 
under  influence  of  liquor,  368. 
to  co-operate  with  Fire  Department,  369. 
qualifications  for  appointment  on  the,  130. 
prohibited  from  recommending  counsel  to  prisoners,  205. 
power  to  regulate  processions  and  parades,  282. 
while  under  suspension,  must  not  leave  Station-house, 
except,  350. 

rules  to  be  carefully  studied  by  members,  356. 

POLICE  PENSION  FUND— 

Surgeons  to  take  surgical  charge  of  members  of,  86. 
deductions  from  rewards,  gifts,  etc.,  to  be  made  to,  112. 
POLICY  DEALERS— 

Chief  of  Police  to  abate  places  kept  by,  23. 
as  to  disposition  of  property  taken  on  making  arrests  for, 
243,  250. 

Captains  to  report,  49,  302. 
suspected  to  be  reported,  305. 
law  relating  to,  etc.,  290. 

POLITICAL  CLUBS— 

members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  belong  to,  332. 
POLITICAL  CONTRIBUTIONS — 

members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  solicit  or  make,  332. 
POLITICAL  CONVENTIONS— 

members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  be  delegates  to,  333. 


INDEX. 


179 


POLITICAL  OPINIONS— 

each  member,  right  of,  to  entertain,  333. 

POSTS  AND  POST  DUTY— 

Captains  to  designate,  54,  58,  59. 
rules  relating  to,  314  to  318. 

PRECINCTS— 

by  whom  established,  6. 
how  subdivided,  6. 

Captains  have  command  in,  346. 
in  transfers  of  Squads,  Surgeon’s  duties,  101. 

Captains  responsible  for  good  order  in,  39,  54. 
to  be  divided  in  tours  of  duty,  77. 

of  arrests  by  members  in  other  than  one  he  is  assigned 
to  duty  in,  292. 

of  arrests  by  Special  Patrolmen  in,  273. 
what  courts  persons  arrested  in  various,  are  to  be  taken 
to,  294. 

disposition  of  persons  arrested  in,  for  crimes  committed  in 
other  States,  200. 

PRISONERS— 

Captains  responsible  for,  61. 
proceedings  with,  193. 
to  be  conveyed  to  Police  Court,  193. 
property  of,  to  be  receipted  for,  192. 

members  of  Force  not  allowed  to  converse  with— except, 
189. 

when  arrested  by  boat’s  crew,  to  be  taken  to  nearest  Sta- 
tion-house, 264. 

separate  complaint  to  be  made  against,  for  carrying  con- 
cealed weapons,  298. 
how  treated  and  disposed  of,  292,  293. 
intoxicated,  etc.,  how  treated,  293. 
insensible,  how  treated,  293. 
what  Courts  prisoners  are  to  be  taken  to,  294. 
list  of  Precincts  connected  with  Courts,  294. 
not  to  be  wilfully  maltreated,  331. 

to  be  kept  safely  and  not  use  unnecessary  violence  to,  284. 
nor  language  used  as  will  exasperate,  284. 
who  may  bail,  286. 

condition  and  wants  of,  to  be  reported  at  the  desk  by 
Doormen,  81. 

conversation  not  allowed  between,  205. 
arrested  by  Special  Patrolmen,  disposition  of,  273. 

female,  how  treated,  283. 


180 


INDEX. 


PRISONS — 

Surgeons  to  report  as  to,  95. 

cells  of,  to  be  kept  clean  and  neat,  81,  189. 

visits  of  doormen  to,  81. 

persons  allowed  to  visit,  189. 

PROCESSIONS  AND  PARADES— 
general  rule  relating  to,  282. 

PROPERTY— 

lost,  stolen  or  abandoned,  rules  237  to  248. 
inflammable  or  dangerous,  242. 

PROPERTY  CLERK— 

to  give  indemnity  bond,  116. 
by  whom  appointed,  237. 
duties  of,  237. 

to  keep  record  of  money  and  property  received,  names  of 
claimants,  etc.,  238. 
to  deliver  property  to  claimant,  239,  243. 
not  to  deliver  without  consent  of  Board  of  Police,  240. 
to  advertise  lost  or  stolen  property,  241. 
to  deliver  property  needed  in  Court  as  evidence,  243. 
lost  or  stolen  property  to  be  transmitted  to,  244. 
reports  to  be  made  to  Board  of  Police  by,  245. 
may  direct  sale  of  perishable  property,  246. 
reports  of  Captains  to  be  preserved  by,  248. 
implements  of  gaming,  lottery  policies  or  lottery  tickets 
to  be  sent  to,  250. 

and  delivered  by,  to  Chief  of  Police,  for  destruction,  250. 
PROSTITUTION  (Houses  op  Assignation,  etc.)— 
record  of,  to  be  kept,  etc.,  27. 
to  be*  reported  by  Captains,  302. 
laws  against  to  be  enforced,  290. 

PUBLIC  HOUSES,  SALOONS,  Etc.— 

Patrolman  to  pay  attention  to  and  report  such  as  violate 
the  law,  314. 

and  are  noisy  or  disorderly,  314. 

PUBLIC  PARKS— 

members  of  Force  not  to  enter  while  on  duty,  except, 
374. 

PUBLIC  PEACE— 

members  of  Force  to  especially  preserve,  290. 

PUBLIC  POUND— 

estray  horses,  swine  and  cattle  to  be  sent  to,  247. 
PUNISHMENT— 

offenses  for  which  members  are  liable,  139. 


INDEX. 


181 


PURVEYOR  OF  HOUSE  FOR  DETENTION  OF  WITNESSES— 
duties  of,  232,  236. 

RANK- 

rules  relating  to,  345,  346. 

to  be  affixed  in  all  Police  reports,  records,  etc.,  354. 

RAT  PITS — 

laws  against,  to  be  enforced,  290. 

RECEIVERS  OF  STOLEN  GOODS,  PROPERTY,  ETC.— 
to  be  reported,  305. 

RECORDS— 

to  be  in  charge  of,  15. 

books  of,  to  be  kept  by  Chief  of  Police,  27. 
list  of  record  books  to  be  kept  in  Chief  Clerk's  office, 
etc.,  15. 

of  examination  of  applicants  by  Surgeons,  kept  in  office 
of  Civil  Service  Board,  89. 

of  proceedings  of  detailed  Committees  of  Board  of  Sur- 
geons, 89. 

of  lost  and  sick  time,  etc.,  to  be  forwarded  when  member 
of  Force  is  transferred,  101. 
to  be  kept  by  Inspectors,  38. 
of  Steam-boiler  Squad,  227. 
pertaining  to  arrests  by  Detective  Force,  197. 
to  be  kept  of  lost  children,  276,  278. 
full  name  to  be  given  in  all  Police,  354. 
of  meritorious  acts  and  deeds  to  be  kept  in  Chief  Clerk’s 
office,  313. 

of  arrests  for  felonies,  and  for  robberies,  to  be  kept  by 
Captains,  303. 

to  be  kept  of  lost,  stolen  or  abandoned  property,  238. 
names  of  claimants  to  be  recorded,  238. 
of  violations  of  corporation  ordinances  to  be  kept  in 
office  of  Chief  Clerk,  18. 

of  complaints  and  applications  at  Detective  Bureau,  196. 
of  disabled  horses,  and  supplies  for  horses  and  stables,  268. 
of  female  prisoners  to  be  kept  by  Matrons,  283. 
RELIEVING  POINTS— 

Captains  designate,  60. 
duties  connected  therewith,  60. 

to  be  arranged  as  to  save  unnecessary  travel  for  Mounted 
Force,  267. 

REPORTS  (Quarterly,  etc.)— 

of  Chief  of  Police  in  regard  to  suspensions,  21,  350. 
to  Corporation  Attorney,  violations  of  ordinances,  18. 


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INDEX, 


REPORTS  (Quarterly,  etc.)  (Continued)— 

by  Surgeons  and  Board  of  Surgeons,  92,  94,  95,  97,  99,  100, 

101,  102. 

by  Inspectors,  36,  77. 

by  Captains,  36,  45,  46,  49,  51,  55,  132,  301,  302,  303,  304,  326, 
327. 

to  be  carefully  examined  by  Captains,  45. 

in  regard  to  steam  boilers,  213,  215,  216,  220,  221,  226. 

by  officers  in  command,  36,  45,  347. 

to  be  made  to  Property  Clerk  by  Captains,  248. 

of  employers  of  Special  Patrolmen  to  Chief  of  Police,  274. 

by  Special  Patrolmen,  273,  274. 

by  Detective  Bureau,  198. 

from  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  233. 

in  regard  to  dangerous  and  inflammable  property,  242,  308. 

by  Property  Clerk,  245. 

by  Superintendent  of  Telegraph,  255. 

of  lost  children,  276,  278. 

by  officer  in  command  of  School  of  Instruction,  270. 

reports  under  rule,  293,  305. 

full  name  and  rank  to  be  given  in  all,  354. 

erasures  on  reports,  not  permitted,  362. 

of  deaths  of  members  of  Force,  97,  347. 

to  Treasurer’s  Bookkeeper,  249. 

of  unknown  dead  bodies,  359. 

REPRIMAND— 

offenses  punishable  by,  139. 

REQUISITIONS  (Books  and  Orders.)— 
books,  how  and  where  kept,  115. 
orders,  book  of,  to  be  kept,  115. 
to  be  returned  with  bill  to  Treasurer,  115. 
for  supplies,  how  made,  115. 
of  supplies  for  Police  Boat,  262. 

RESERVE  FORCE— 

duties  in  case  of  fires  and  riots,  310,  311. 
roll  to  be  called  on  return  of,  from  duty,  355. 
RESIDENCES— 

of  members  must  be  in  the  City  of  New  York,  321. 
to  be  reported  to  Captain,  51,  331. 
also  any  change,  51,  331. 
record  of,  to  be  kept  at  Station-houses,  51. 
RESIGNATIONS— 

rules  relative  to,  322. 


INDEX. 


183 


RESISTANCE  TO  ARRESTS— 

when  made,  members  of  Force  to  require  persons  present 
to  assist,  284. 

RESOLUTIONS— 

of  Board,  to  be  reported  to  Chief  of  Police  by  Chief 
Clerk,  14. 

REWARDS  OR  PRESENTS— 

Surgeons  not  to  receive,  93. 
to  members,  when  allowed,  112,  113,  114. 
compensation,  when  allowed,  114. 
not  to  be  made  to  members,  without,  etc.,  113,  114. 
RIOTS— 

duties  of  officers  in  cases  of,  26,  74,  152,  311. 
duty  of  members  to  suppress,  290. 

Chief  to  be  present,  if  necessary,  at,  26. 
information  regarding,  to  be  sent  forthwith  to  Central  De- 
partment, 253. 

ROBBERIES— 

special  record  to  be  kept  of  arrests  for,  303. 
ROLL-CALL— 

rules  relating  to,  59,  355. 

ROUNDSMEN— 

charges  against  members,  how  treated,  135,  136. 

full  dress,  rules,  169,  170. 

rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 

to  report  violations  of  rules,  146,  325. 

tours  of  duty,  77. 

to  be  assigned  by  Captain,  77. 

under  command  of  Captain  and  subject  to,  etc.,  57. 
Captain  to  examine  reports  of,  45. 

to  set  example  of  sobriety,  skill  and  promptness,  etc.,  71. 
duty  to  see  each  Patrolman  on  duty,  etc.,  72. 
not  to  call  until  he  has  gone  over  his  post,  152. 
mode  of  call  by  whistle,  152. 

is  responsible  for  good  order  of  men  under  his  command, 
73. 

carefully  study  rules  and  regulations,  73. 
must  constantly  patrol  their  post  while  on  duty,  73. 
duty  of,  in  case  of  fire,  burglary,  etc.,  74. 
in  relation  to  inspection  of  men,  75. 

march  men  when  proceeding  or  returning  from  duty,  in 
military  order,  331. 

rules  relating  to  warrants  of  arrests,  search,  etc.,  296. 
as  to  salute,  341. 


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INDEX. 


ROUNDSMEN  ( Continued )— 

to  inspect  sleeping  sections  in  dormitories  at  Station- 
houses,  76. 

members  to  report  to,  when  leaving  post,  318. 
to  report  delinquencies,  violations  of  rules,  etc.,  73. 
to  have  supervision  of  signal-boxes,  instruments,  etc.,  257. 
ROWBOATS  (Police)— 

use  of,  not  allowed  except  for  Police  business,  265. 
how  marked,  263. 

(See  Police  Boat). 

RULES  AND  DISCIPLINE— 

Chief  of  Police  to  forward  to  Chairman  of  Committee  on, 
charges  against  members,  140. 

RULES  AND  REGULATIONS— 

Chief  of  Police  subject  to,  21. 

Chief  of  Police  may  issue  orders  not  inconsistent  with,  24. 

penalty  for  violation  of,  139. 

books  to  be  in  accordance  with,  36. 

of  Board  of  Health  to  be  enforced,  211. 

conformity  to,  required,  339. 

to  be  carefully  studied  by  members,  356. 

Chief  of  Police  and  Inspectors  to  enforce,  23,  37. 
violations  of,  by  Surgeons,  to  be  reported  to  Chief  of  Po- 
lice, 93. 

violations  of,  to  be  reported  to  Captains,  325. 

Surgeons  may  adopt  by-laws  not  inconsistent  with,  88. 
violations  of,  ground  for  complaint,  146. 

Squads  to  be  governed  by,  209,  210,  211,  212. 
to  be  explained  to  members  of  School  of  Instruction,  270. 
SALARIES— 

general  rules  as  to  payment  of,  111. 
members  prohibited  from  selling  or  assigning,  367. 
SALUTES— 

general  rule  relating  to,  341. 

SANITARY  COMPANY— 

how  composed,  powers  and  duties  of,  210. 
general  duties  of,  210,  211. 

general  rules  relating  to  inspection  of  steam-boilers,  212 
to  228. 

SCHOOL  OF  INSTRUCTION— 

where  and  how  established,  269. 

in  charge  of  officer,  selected  by  Chief'  of  Police,  269. 
duties  of  officer  in  charge,  270. 
reports,  how  and  where  made,  270. 


INDEX. 


185 


SCHOOL  OF  INSTRUCTION  ( Continued )— 

Patrolmen’s  duties  in,  rule  relating  to,  271. 
use  of  tobacco  prohibited  in,  335. 
details  of  instruction  in,  270,  271. 
for  pistol  practice,  157. 

SEARCPI  WARRANT— 
rule  relating  to,  296. 
may  be  executed  by  Policemen,  289. 

SECTIONS— 

how  and  by  whom  constituted  and  commanded,  58. 
duties  in  case  of  fire,  310. 

inspection  by  Sergeants  and  Roundsmen,  75,  76. 
SERGEANTS— 

charges  by,  against  members,  must  be  in  writing,  135,  136. 

service  on,  for  charges,  136. 

uniform  of,  168,  170,  176. 

rules  relating  to  rank,  345,  346. 

to  correct  errors,  45. 

change  of  residence  and  marriage  to  be  reported  by,  51. 
sickness  of  members  of  Force  to  be  reported  to  Surgeons, 
100. 

to  instruct  members  of  sections  in  use  of  telegraph  signal 
boxes,  257. 

to  receive  and  enter  signals,  257. 

general  rules  thereto,  257. 

members  to  report  to,  when  leaving  post,  318. 

to  report  violation  of  rules,  146,  325. 

have  charge  of  Station-houses  in  certain  cases,  52. 

under  command  of  Captain,  etc.,  51. 

command  sections,  58. 

one  to  be  at  Station-house  at  all  times,  58. 
call  roll  in  absence  of  Captain  only,  59. 
reports  of,  to  be  examined  by  Captain,  45. 
to  sign  morning  returns,  45. 

give  to  prisoners  transcript  from  Blotters  of  articles  taken 
from  them,  192. 
duties  in  case  of  fire,  310. 

duty  of,  as  to  inspection  of  bedding,  uniforms,  etc.,  52,  75. 
in  absence  of  Captain,  powers  and  duties  of,  59,  65. 
in  turn  to  patrol  Precincts,  66. 

responsible  for  proper  performance  of  duty  by  their  Pla- 
toons or  Sections,  66. 
to  take  bail,  285. 

relieved  from  duty,  and  when,  66,  67. 


186 


INDEX. 


SERGEANTS  ( Continued )— 

to  report  delinquencies  of  violations  of  rules,  68. 
as  to  call  by  whistle,  or  raps,  152. 
march  body  of  men  in  military  order,  331. 
rules  relating  to  warrants  of  arrests,  etc.,  296. 
salutes,  rule  relating  to,  341. 

in  charge  of  Court  Squads,  duties  of,  204,  205,  207,  208,  209. 
to  make  record  of  and  report  felonies,  303. 
entries  to  be  made  in  Blotter  by,  117. 
power  of,  to  administer  oaths,  in  certain  cases,  134. 
to  use  discretion  in  giving  tickets  of  “Charity  Organiza- 
tion Society,”  194. 

to  transmit  important  information  to  Central  Office,  253, 
309. 

SERGEANTS  IN  COMMAND— 

their  powers  and  duties,  59,  65,  100. 

to  report  meritorious  acts  and  deeds  of  personal  bravery 
of  members  of  their  Force,  313. 

SHIELDS— 

Chief  Clerk  to  have  charge  of,  issue,  and  keep  record 
of,  13. 

shield  for  Surgeons,  162. 

of  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  numbered  and  recorded,  272. 
of  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  returned  to  Chief  of  Police,  274. 
rule  relating  to,  156,  161. 

when  off  duty,  shield  should  be  worn  on  left  breast,  177. 
form  of,  to  be  worn  by  Special  Patrolmen,  272. 
where  and  how  worn,  181. 
of  deceased  members  to  be  returned,  347. 

SICK  MEMBERS  OF  FORCE— 

Surgeons  to  visit  members  reported  sick,  100. 

Captains  to  notify  Surgeons,  giving  place  of  residence,  51, 

100. 

particulars  of  notice,  100. 

Surgeons  to  visit  at  once,  100. 

when  sick  Patrolmen  are  transferred,  Surgeons  to  be  no- 
tified, 101. 

Surgeons  to  keep  records  of,  102. 
sick  time,  time  lost,  etc.,  102. 

when  transfer  is  made.  Surgeons  to  report  sick  time  of 
member,  101. 

feigned  sickness,  how  treated,  103,  119. 

# or  caused  by  improper  conduct,  103,  119. 
under  control  of  Surgeon,  106. 


INDEX. 


187 


SICK  TIME— 

to  be  reported  in  case  of  transfer,  101. 
to  be  kept  by  Surgeons,  102. 
and  reported  to  Chief  Clerk,  102. 
deductions  to  be  made  for,  118. 
full  pay  may  be  allowed,  118. 

SIGNAL  BOXES- 

rule  relating  to,  257. 

SMALL-POX— 

rule  relative  to,  122. 

SMOKING— 

rules  relating  to,  335,  340. 

SOCIETY  FOR  PREVENTION  OF  CRUELTY  TO  ANIMALS— 
members  to  aid,  363. 

residences  of  owners  of  unlicensed  dogs  to  be  reported  to, 
363. 

SPECIAL  ORDERS— 

members  of  Force  not  to  communicate,  338. 

SPECIAL  PATROLMEN— 

to  release  Board  of  Police,  etc.,  from  all  liabilities  as  to 
salary,  etc.,  272. 

Chief  Clerk  to  furnish  shields  to,  272. 
uniform  to  be  worn  by,  184. 

to  be  referred  to  Chief  of  Police  for  orders,  272. 

employers  of,  to  report  to  Chief  of  Police,  274. 

rule  relating  to  arrests,  273. 

to  report  monthly  to  Chief  of  Police,  274. 

powers  of,  272. 

badge  to  be  worn  by,  272. 

to  be  paid  monthly  in  advance,  274. 

in  case  of  discharge,  shield  to  be  returned  to  Chief  of 
Police,  274. 

SQUADS— 

where  prisoners  are  to  be  taken,  294. 
of  what  they  consist,  and  how  composed,  346. 

Court  Squad,  207,  208,  209. 

commanding  officers  of,  to  report  to  Property  Clerk,  248. 
in  transfers  of.  Surgeon’s  duties,  101. 
relating  to  Pay-Rolls  of,  111. 

Health  Squad,  rule,  211. 

Steam-boiler  Squad,  rules  212  to  228. 

Bicycle  Squad,  rule  372. 


188 


INDEX. 


STATION-HOUSES— 

belts  and  clubs  allowed  to  be  hung  up  in,  331. 

Surgeons  to  report  as  to,  95. 
to  answer  calls  from,  98,  100. 
cases  of  illness  at,  reported  by  Surgeons,  99. 

Inspectors  to  visit,  36. 

must  be  kept  clean  and  neat,  52,  81,  82. 

rule  relating  to,  188. 

beds,  bedding,  etc.,  reported  on,  52. 

cells  at,  to  be  kept  clean  and  ventilated,  189. 

keys  of  cells  to  be  hung  up  behind  desk,  189. 

how  persons  may  visit  cells  in,  189. 

persons  accusing  others  of  crime  to  be  taken  to,  as  wit- 
nesses, 316. 

lost  children  to  be  taken  to,  276,  278. 
record  of  lost  children  to  be  kept  at,  276. 
drinking  liquor  or  smoking  not  allowed,  340. 
persons  arrested  to  be  taken  to,  292. 

when  reserve  Force  returns  to,  from  duty,  roll  to  be 
called  at,  355. 

persons  arrested  by  Special  Patrolmen  to  be  detained  at, 
273. 

members  furnish  their  own  beds  and  bedding,  and  keep 
them  clean  and  in  good  order,  336. 
indigent  persons  may  be  given  tickets  to  “Charity  Or- 
ganization Society,”  194. 

medicines  must  not  be  kept  at,  except,  etc.,  361. 

card  playing  not  allowed  in,  351. 

what  games  may  be  played  in,  351. 

what  furniture  and  pictures  may  be  allowed  in,  190. 

when  persons  are  arrested  to  be  taken  to,  284,  292. 

stoves,  pipes,  etc.,  to  be  preserved,  53. 

Surgeons  to  attend  at,  87. 

sickness  of  members  of  Force  to  be  reported  at,  100. 
charges  to  be  posted  in,  in  certain  cases,  136. 
members  under  suspension  to  remain  in,  350. 

Telegraph  Blotter  to  be  kept  at,  252. 

messages  received  at,  in  regard  to  missing  persons  or 
property,  254. 

duties  of  officers  in  charge  of  telegraph  and  telephone  at, 
254. 

use  of  tobacco  prohibited  in  dormitories  of,  335. 

STEAM  BOILERS  AND  STEAM  GAUGES— 

Inspection  Squad,  how  constituted,  etc.,  212. 
examining  engineers,  rule  relating  to,  213. 


INDEX. 


189 


STEAM  BOILERS  AND  STEAM  GAUGES  ( Continued )— 

certificates  of  engineers  denied  in  certain  cases,  213. 
also  renewals,  213. 

holders  of  certificates  must  apply  to  officer  in  command 
of  Sanitary  Company  for  renewals,  213. 
notice  of  examination,  when  and  how  given,  214. 
officer  in  command  to  detail  men  to  inspect  boilers,  and 
test  and  report,  215. 

owners  of,  to  report  location  or  change  of  location  of 
boiler,  216. 
exempt,  216. 

notice  of  examination  of  boiler,  214. 
examination  by  pressure,  217. 
limit  of  pressure,  217. 
certificates,  when  and  how  granted,  218. 
forms  of  certificate  and  blanks  to  be  approved  by  Board 
of  Police,  228. 

proceedings  in  case  of  insecure  or  dangerous,  219,  220. 
form  of  notice  in  such  case,  and  how  served,  219. 
owners  of,  not  complying  with  notice,  rule,  etc.,  220. 
order  to  be  made  prescribing  changes,  220. 
use  of  boiler  not  allowed,  220. 
proceedings  under  notice  of  examination,  221. 
steam-gauges  to  be  tested  by  mercury  column,  222. 
if  defective,  proceedings,  222. 
if  correct,  certificate  to  be  given,  223. 

Steam-boiler  Squad  have  power  to  control  when  gauge  is 
defective,  222. 
charge  as  law  directs,  224. 
certified  engineers  only  to  use  or  manage,  225. 
reports  of  violations,  etc.,  how  and  to  whom  made,  226. 
records  of  inspection  to  be  kept,  227. 
reports  to  be  made,  226. 
records  of  proceedings  to  be  kept,  227. 

STEAM-BOILER  SQUAD— 

rules  relating  to,  212  to  228. 

STOLEN  PROPERTY— 

rules  relating  to,  237  to  244. 

STORES— 

Patrolmen  to  examine  doors  and  low  windows  of,  314 
SUBPOENAS— 

Captains  to  cause  to  be  served,  such  as  are  sent  them,  48. 
members  of  Force  not  liable  to  service  of,  while  on  duty 
324. 

Board  of  Police  may  issue,  134. 


190 


INDEX. 


SUITS— 

against  members  of  Force,  may  be  referred  by  Chief  Clerk 
to  Counsel  to  the  Corporation  for  defense,  16. 

SUNDAY  DUTY— 

by  Inspectors  or  Captains  at  Central  Department,  29. 
SUPERINTENDENT  OF  POLICE  TELEGRAPH— 
how  appointed,  251. 
to  have  general  supervision,  251. 
to  keep  Telegraphic  Journal,  252. 
what  entries  to  be  made  in  Journal,  254. 
to  report  monthly  to  Chief  of  Police,  255. 
to  be  notified  of  absence  or  sickness  of  operators,  256. 
SUPPLEMENTAL  REPORTS— 

to  be  made,  of  disposition  by  Courts  of  cases  not  reported 
on  prior  morning  returns,  45. 

SUPPLIES — 

records  of,  where  kept,  etc.,  115. 

rule  as  to  payment  of  bills.  111. 

for  Station-houses,  how  made,  115. 

for  House  for  Detention  of  Witnesses,  236. 

for  Police  Boat,  262. 

SURGEONS— 

not  required  to  make  oath  to  charges  made  by,  against 
members  of  Force,  134. 

to  report  to  Chief  of  Police,  members  whose  families  are 
afflicted  with  small-pox  or  other  contagious  diseases, 
122. 

probationary  Patrolmen,  rule  relating  to,  131. 

Surgeons  appointed  by  Board  of  Police,  85. 
to  take  charge  of  pensioners  of  Police  Pension  Fund,  86. 
not  required  to  perform  any  duty  outside  district  of,  ex- 
cept in  cases  of  emergency,  87. 
to  elect  annually  a President  and  Secretary  of  Board  of 
Surgeons,  and  to  fill  vacancies,  88. 
majority  of  Board  to  form  a quorum,  88. 
records  of  proceedings  of  meetings  of  committees  detailed 
to  examine  applicants  to  be  kept  in  office  of  Civil  Ser- 
vice Board,  89. 
meetings  of,  to  be  held,  94. 

detailed  committees  of,  to  meet  to  examine  applicants,  90. 
no  person  to  be  admitted  to  examination  rooms,  except,  91. 
must  make  personal  examination  of  applicants,  92. 
only  to  examine  such  applicants  as  are  authorized  by 
Board  of  Police,  93. 


INDEX. 


191 


SURGEONS  {Continued)— 

and  only  at  Central  Department,  93. 

to  make  annual  report  to  Board  of  Police,  on  transac- 
tions of  the  year,  95. 

and  on  sanitary  condition  of  Station-houses,  etc.,  95. 
to  answer  calls  from  Station-houses  and  Central  Depart- 
ment, 98. 

and  make  no  charge  therefor,  in  addition  to  salary,  98. 
keep  record  of  all  cases  attended  to  by  them,  etc.,  99. 
and  make  written  report  thereof  to  Chief  Clerk,  99. 
visit  and  treat  all  sick  and  disabled  members  of  Force  in 
his  district,  100. 
rule  relating  to  visits,  100. 

when  transfers  are  made,  to  send  sick  time  of  member 
transferred,  101. 

to  whose  district  sick  member  is  transferred,  to  take 
charge  of,  101. 

keep  record  of  sick  time  of  members  of  Force,  102. 
and  report  the  same  to  Chief  Clerk,  102. 
make  charges  against  members  of  Force  feigning  sick, 
103,  119. 

report  to  Board  of  Health  any  malignant  or  contagious 
diseases  coming  under  their  notice,  104. 
not  to  pass  on  physical  qualifications  of  candidates  who 
have  been  under  their  medical  charge,  105. 
nor  receive  pay  for  medicine  furnished  to,  or  medical  at- 
tendance upon  any  member  of  Force,  93. 
charges  to  be  preferred  against  Surgeon,  offending,  93. 
when  a Policeman  is  on  sick  list,  is  under  control  and 
command  of,  106. 

medicines  for  use  by  members  at  Station-houses  must  be 
prescribed  by,  361. 

no  liquor  allowed  in  Station-house,  exception  order  of 
Surgeon,  340. 

to  report  hospital  cases,  etc.,  293. 

to  make  rules  not  inconsistent  with  rules  of  Board  of  Po- 
lice, 88. 

detailed  for  examination  of  applicants,  89. 
to  pass  a candidate,  the  concurrence  of  three  required,  92. 
to  report  deaths  of  members  of  Force,  specifying  time, 
cause,  etc.,  97. 

shields,  how  and  when  worn,  162. 

Force  under  influence  of  liquor,  to  be  examined  by,  368. 
committees  of,  detailed  by  President  of  the  Board  of  Sur- 
geons, 90. 


192 


INDEX. 


SURGEONS  {Continued) — 

must  receive  no  compensation  for  official  examinations,  93. 
leaves  of  absence  of,  121. 

to  be  notified  of  sickness  of,  and  visit  telegraph  opera- 
tors, 256. 

SURGEONS’  DISTRICTS— 
by  whom  made,  6 
subject  to  alteration,  6. 

SUSPENSIONS  FROM  DUTY— 
rule  relating  to,  350. 
by  Chief,  21,  350. 

SUSPICIOUS  PERSONS  AND  PLACES— 

duties  of  Chief  of  Police  relating  to,  23,  27. 

Captain  to  report,  302. 

Patrolman  to  watch  and  report,  etc.,  314. 
carrying  satchels  at  unseasonable  hours  may  be  arrested, 
314. 

SWINE,  NEAT  CATTLE  AND  HORSES- 
estray  to  be  impounded,  247. 

TAILORS— 

violating  rules  of  Equipment  Bureau  to  be  reported,  151. 
purchase  of  cloth  by,  154. 

' TELEGRAPH,  POLICE— 

telegraph  lines  subject  to  exclusive  use  and  orders  of  Po- 
lice Department,  251. 
under  Board  of  Police,  251. 

supervised  by  a “Superintendent  of  Police  Telegraph,’’  251. 
Telegraph  Journal  to  be  kept,  252. 

subject  to  inspection  and  control  of  Board  of  Police,  252. 
rule  relating  to  tours  of  duty  of  operators,  256. 
general  duties  of  operators  and  officers  in  charge  of,  254. 
absence  and  return  of  Superintendent  to  be  entered  in 
Journal,  255. 

also  all  business  or  duty  done  by  him  during  his  absence, 
255. 

monthly  reports  to  be  made  of  lost  time,  absences,  etc., 
255. 

to  be  transmitted  to  Treasurer,  255. 
initials  of  operators  to  be  on  messages,  252. 
operators  must  not  leave,  except,  etc.,  256. 
rules  in  case  of  sickness,  256. 

leave  of  absence,  to  be  granted  by  Chief  of  Police,  256. 
notice  to  be  given  to  Surgeons  in  case  of  sickness  of  oper- 
ators, 256. 


INDEX. 


193 


TELEGRAPH,  POLICE  {Continued)  - 

fire  alarms  received  at  Central  Department,  how  treated, 
254. 

signal  box,  use  of,  to  be  explained  to  members  of  sections 
by  Sergeants,  257. 
rules  relating  thereto,  257. 
important  messages  to  be  reported  to,  253. 
rule  relating  to  Fire  Telegraph  keys,  257. 
rules  shall  apply  to  telephone,  251. 

Chief  of  Bureau  of  Elections  to  be  accorded  use  of,  203. 
TERRITORY— 

of  Board  of  Police,  3,  35. 

THEATRES— 

must  be  licensed,  288. 
duties  of  Police  Force  at,  312. 

THIEVES— 

suspected,  to  be  reported,  305. 

TIGHT-ROPE  EXHIBITIONS— 

to  be  protected  by  net-work,  288. 

TOBACCO— 

use  of,  in  any  form,  where  not  allowed,  335. 

TOURS  OF  DUTY— 

Captains  to  assign  Roundsmen  to,  77. 

charges  to  be  made  against  Patrolmen  who  do  not  dis- 
cover burglary  committed  while  on  their,  142. 
TRANSFERS— 

by  whom  made,  21,  125. 

Chief  of  Police  to  report  to  Board,  21,  28. 

sick  and  lost  time  to  be  reported  in  case  of,  101,  125. 

duties  of  Captains  in  case  of,  125,  249. 

TRANSPORTATION  CERTIFICATES— 

supplied  to  members,  remain  the  property  of  the  Depart- 
ment, 156. 

of  deceased  members,  to  be  returned,  347. 

TRAPEZE— 

rule  relative  to  performance  of,  288. 

TREASURER— 

payments,  how  made  and  authenticated,  111. 
to  pay  cart  tickets  for  transportation  of  pumps  of  steam- 
boilers,  224. 

duties  of,  relating  to  rewards  or  presents  to  members,  112. 
TREASURER’S  BOOKKEEPER— 

verify  footings  of  pay-rolls,  111. 


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INDEX. 


TRIALS— 

notice  of,  to  be  served,  136. 
witnesses,  examined  at,  134. 
against  members,  when  held,  140. 
rules  relating  to,  140. 

for  violation  of  orders  of  Surgeons,  106. 
penalty  for  causing  any  person  to  interfere  while  member 
of  Force  is  on,  143. 
in  private,  144. 

UMBRELLAS  AND  WALKING  CANES— 
rule  relating  to  carrying  of,  331. 

UNIFORM— 

cloth  for,  how  and  where  to  obtain,  151,  153,  154. 

rules  relating  to,  161,  165,  171. 

of  officers,  described,  166,  167,  168,  169,  170. 

summer  dress,  174. 

when  may  be  worn,  175. 

overcoat  described,  176. 

baton  to  have  number  on,  178. 

gloves  to  be  worn,  except  during  tours  of  night  duty,  179. 
kind  of,  etc.,  to  be  changed  by  general  orders,  179. 
to  conform  to  rules  and  regulations,  180,  334. 
always  to  be  clean  and  neat  and  in  order,  180,  334. 
same  responsibility  on  members  when  not  in  unifcfrm  as 
in,  323. 

purchase  or  wearing  of  another  Policeman’s,  prohibited, 
except,  182. 

members  may  be  relieved  from  wearing,  183. 

of  Special  Patrolman,  184. 

of  bicycle  Patrolmen,  169. 

of  Harbor  Patrolmen,  171,  174. 

of  Mounted  Police,  172. 

of  Doormen,  173. 

•to  be  always  worn  on  duty,  177. 

UNITED  STATES  MAILS— 

persons  arrested  in  charge  of,  to  be  taken  first  to  post- 
office,  297. 

VIOLATION  OF  RULES— 

grounds  for  complaint,  139. 
to  be  reported,  68,  146,  325,  351. 
to  be  entered  on  Blotter,  117. 

VIOLENCE— 

no  member  to  use  unnecessary,  to  prisoner  or  citizen,  331. 
(See  also  Rules  and  Regulations.) 


INDEX. 


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VOTING— 

rights  of  lawful  voters  to  be  enforced,  333. 
fraudulent  and  illegal,  to  be  prevented,  333. 

WARRANTS  (Of  Arrest,  Search,  etc.)—. 

no  member  of  Force  permitted  to  apply  for,  except,  etc., 
296,  331. 

of  arrest,  rules  relating  to,  286,  289,  296. 
powers  of  members  in  State,  286,  289. 
when  arrests  may  be  made  without,  284,  285,  290. 
to  be  obtained  for  occupants  of  premises  having  incum- 
bered fire-escapes,  366. 

WATER  PIPES— 

rule  relating  to,  328. 

WHISTLES— 

Rule  152. 

WITNESSES— 

Board  of  Police  power  to  subpoena,  134. 
power  to  administer  affidavits  of,  134. 
testimony  of,  bow  taken,  134. 

House  for  Detention  of,  to  be  inspected,  40. 
persons  accusing  others  of  crime  to  be  taken  to  Station- 
house  as  witnesses,  316. 

House  for  Detention  of,  231  to  236. 

WREATHS— 

bow  and  where  to  obtain,  17,  151,  155. 


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